Soybean Wars: When a Commodity Becomes a Political Weapon

Soybean Wars: When a Commodity Becomes a Political Weapon

A boycott on soybeans by China left U.S. soybean farmers without their primary customer for the bulk of 2025, with many still struggling after China agreed to resume purchasing in October.  Soybeans were just one of dozens of farm products that saw lower prices in 2025 because of global trade wars initiated by President Trump, who slapped tariffs on nearly every country in the world this past year.  Addressing the rough year for farmers, Secreta…