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'We're not doing well': U.S.-China trade war taking a toll on American soybean farms

By A Martínez
Published October 9, 2025 at 4:52 AM EDT

The Trump administration is considering another bailout for soybean farmers hit hard by China's retaliatory tariffs. NPR speaks with Caleb Ragland, president of the American Soybean Association.

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A Martínez
A Martínez is one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First. He came to NPR in 2021 and is based out of NPR West.
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