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Tariffs leave North Dakota's top crop without its biggest buyer [View all]
https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/09/17/tariffs-leave-north-dakotas-top-crop-without-its-biggest-buyer/?outputType=ampIn fact, he believes his crops will have to pile up in large steel bins, rather than be shipped to the market.
According to the Office of the United States Trade Representative, China historically has been the largest buyer for North Dakota soybeans; the state exported over 70% of the crop to China before President Trump unveiled this year’s tariffs.
Last year, soybeans sold for $12, but are now selling for $10. Appert doesn’t want to sell them at such a low price, and said that this year poses a unique challenge.
According to the Office of the United States Trade Representative, China historically has been the largest buyer for North Dakota soybeans; the state exported over 70% of the crop to China before President Trump unveiled this year’s tariffs.
Last year, soybeans sold for $12, but are now selling for $10. Appert doesn’t want to sell them at such a low price, and said that this year poses a unique challenge.
North Dakota went 70% Trump in 2024.
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