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Trade with China down overall in 2025
North Carolina's trade with China is down on both imports and exports, on par with the national trend.
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Trump announces $12 billion bailout for farmers
Trump is expected to announce a $12 billion bailout for American farmers on Dec. 8, as Trump’s tariff policies have significantly impacted the agriculture industry, according to a Wall Street Journal report.
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Chinese imports of Brazilian soybeans rise, despite US trade deal
Experts analyze the stability of the trade deal as China ramps up imports of Brazilian soybeans.
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Trump to reduce tariffs on Chinese imports
China has committed to return orders of US soybean exports to previous levels.
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Budd and Rouzer urge Trump to protect NC tobacco farmers
Sens. Ted Budd and Rep. David Rouzer urged President Trump to prioritize NC flue-cured tobacco as China halts purchases, threatening millions in farm exports.
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Concern among NC farmers, as China boycotts US soybeans
China has placed no orders for new-crop soybeans this marketing year (which began Sept. 1), Charles Hall of the NC Soybean Association told CJ in a recent interview.
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NC soybean harvest approaching, but China’s not buying
Pressure is now mounting as harvest season is not far off, with farmers expecting a significant harvest, while facing the loss of their largest market (China).
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NC soybeans caught in the tariff crossfire
One of North Carolina's top five cash crops becomes the center of attention in a battle over tariffs between Trump and China.
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John Deere predicts major losses as tariffs settle in
More than $600 million in tariff-related losses is predicted by a major farm equipment manufacturer.
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Trump extends China trade deal another 90 days
China is the second largest buyer of NC soybeans, at $16.9 million.
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US imposes 19% tariff on Indonesia
In a new trade deal, Indonesia will pay a 19% tariff on US imports.
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Tariffs, John Deere and soybeans
Soybean farmers are set to be impacted as John Deere, one of the nation’s largest manufacturers of heavy farm equipment, recently announced a major production shift to counter $500 million in tariff-related costs.
