American Soybean Association

Soy growers again expressed grave concern over the Trump Administration’s use of tariffs to address China’s unfair trade practices. The American Soybean Association (ASA) and several other supply chain stakeholders sent a letter to the House Ways & Means Committee, urging Congress to develop a strategic plan to address problems with China and ensure U.S. … Read More »

American Soybean Association (ASA) President John Heisdorffer today provided testimony before the House Committee on Ways and Means on the potential impact of Chinese tariffs on U.S. soybeans. Heisdorffer, who farms in Keota, Iowa, highlighted the importance of maintaining China as a robust market for U.S. soybean exports, and the lasting effects implemented tariffs and … Read More »

Soy growers are frustrated, but not surprised this week, as a trade war looms with U.S. soy’s top customer. The Chinese Commerce Department announced plans to impose a 25 percent tariff on U.S. soybeans in retaliation for the U.S. proposed $60 billion in tariffs against Chinese goods. Soybean futures were already down nearly 40 cents … Read More »

Following China’s announcement of a proposed 25 percent tariff on imported U.S. soybeans, the American Soybean Association (ASA) is again expressing its extreme frustration about the escalation of a trade war with the largest customer of U.S. soybeans, and calling on the White House to reconsider the tariffs that led to this retaliation. China purchases … Read More »

WATCH – National Ad Features Indiana Soy Farmer and Former State Trooper Brent Bible who cautions: “Our farm and many others like ours will be one of the first casualties of a trade war.” American Soybean Association President: “Retaliation that reduces demand and prices for our crops will further harm farmers and rural communities that … Read More »

In 2017, China imported $13.9 billion of U.S. soybeans, 61 percent of total U.S. exports and nearly one-third of annual soy production. U.S. soy growers are very concerned about potential retaliation by China following President Donald Trump’s decision to impose approximately $60 billion in tariffs on Chinese products under the 301 investigations, as well as … Read More »

Following the announcement of approximately $60 billion in tariffs against Chinese goods under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 Thursday, the American Soybean Association (ASA) reiterated its significant concern about the potential for China to retaliate against U.S. soybeans. China is the largest purchaser of U.S. soybeans, consuming nearly a third of U.S. … Read More »

The American Soybean Association (ASA) earlier this week asked soy growers to contact their House members and urge them to sign a letter supporting reauthorization of the Foreign Market Development Program (FMD) and the Market Access Program (MAP), and also include provisions of the Cultivating Revitalization by Expanding American Agriculture Trade and Exports Act (CREATTE … Read More »

Farmer leaders on the board of the American Soybean Association (ASA) met in Washington, D.C. this week to discuss issues impacting the soybean industry and meet with members of Congress to advocate on the priority issues on behalf of more than 300,000 U. S. soybean farmers. Priority issues included trade, the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), … Read More »

Members of the American Soybean Association (ASA) Action Partnership (ASAAP) met in Washington, D.C. this week for discussion focused on trade and market access. Special guest, Ted McKinney, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) under secretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs, provided valuable insights and information during his dinner presentation. The meeting also included a session … Read More »