U.S. State Farm Exports to China Fall Sharply
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United States — State-level agricultural exports to China fell significantly this calendar year, local news outlets nationwide reporting declines derived from USDA trade data analyzed by Farm Flavor. Between 2025 and prior years, multiple states recorded reduced shipments: Virginia ($49.4M), Iowa ($39M), Arkansas ($24.5M), Alabama ($23.9M), Missouri ($19.5M), Connecticut ($13.6M), Idaho ($8M), Indiana ($7.9M), Minnesota ($4.9M), Hawaii ($1.3M) and Montana ($901K). Reporters link the pullback to renewed geopolitical tensions, shifting trade policy and China’s diversification toward Latin American suppliers this year. Federal data and regional reporting document the financial impacts on producers. Based on 11 articles reviewed and supporting research.
Prepared by Christopher Adams and reviewed by editorial team.
Timeline of Events
- 2018: U.S.-China trade war begins; retaliatory tariffs imposed on U.S. agricultural goods.
- 2018–2019: USDA reports more than $27 billion in agricultural export losses linked to tariffs.
- Early–mid 2025: Geopolitical tensions and policy changes reintroduce volatility into trade with China.
- 2025 (this year): Farm Flavor and regional outlets analyze USDA trade data and publish state-level export declines.
- Late 2025: Reporting highlights China’s diversification toward Latin American suppliers and financial impact on U.S. producers.
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Export competitors in Latin America and other global suppliers benefited as China diversified purchases away from U.S. producers, gaining market share and increased demand.
U.S. farmers, state agricultural sectors and related supply-chain businesses suffered measurable revenue losses as exports to China declined in 2025.
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