By Andi Anderson
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig welcomed the Trump Administration’s latest trade announcement with China, calling it a positive step for both farmers and the state’s agriculture economy.
The new agreement includes China’s pledge to buy 12 million tons of U.S. soybeans this season and at least 25 million tons annually for the next three years.
Naig emphasized that this development comes at a crucial time when many Iowa farmers have been facing challenges due to low commodity prices and market uncertainty.
The increase in soybean exports will provide much-needed relief to producers who depend heavily on global markets.
“This is great news for Iowa farmers and our ag economy,” said Naig. “Expanded soybean purchases by China will make a meaningful impact at a time when many farmers are feeling the pain of a tough farm economy.”
He also highlighted the importance of continuing to strengthen trade relations while promoting domestic demand for Iowa’s agricultural products. Naig stressed that growing international partnerships and boosting biofuel production are key to long-term rural prosperity.
Iowa remains one of the nation’s top soybean-producing states, and renewed trade commitments like this reinforce the importance of stable global markets for American farmers. The agreement is expected to provide a significant lift to local communities and contribute to broader efforts to expand agricultural exports worldwide.
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