Soybean Tariffs Remain
U.S. Soybeans Fall After China Excludes Them From Tariff Relief List
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U.S. soybeans fell after China’s latest list of agricultural products receiving tariff relief excluded soybeans, disappointing growers who had urged removal of Beijing’s 10% import tariff. Although China has committed to buying 25 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans annually from 2026 through 2028, purchases so far have largely come through state-owned enterprises exempt from the tariff, which continues to limit access for private buyers. The American Soybean Association said it expects China to meet its commitments and wants broader access for Chinese customers.
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China is estimated to have fulfilled more than half of its 2026 U.S. soybean purchase commitment so far, with the purchases made by state-owned enterprises.
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The market’s sharp selloff was amplified by speculative traders’ large long positions, which had left soybeans vulnerable to disappointment.
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The tariff-relief list covered other U.S. agricultural products, including corn, wheat, meat and dairy, while excluding soybeans.
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