Why Soybeans Are at the Heart of the U.S.-China Trade War

After 803 past bearish trade events, Soybeans moved a median +0.0% over 5 sessions (51% higher; middle half -1.7% to +1.7%), and +0.9% over 20.

• Mar 14, 2019Why U.S. growers are betting the farm on soybeans amid China trade war+1.9%
• Aug 1, 2018The bean at the heart of America's trade war-1.6%
• Dec 27, 2018Inside China's strategy in the soybean trade war+3.5%
• Sep 20, 2018Inside China's strategy in the soybean trade war+2.4%
• Dec 1, 2025How the Lowly Soybean Got Trapped in the Crossfire of the U.S.-China Trade Wars-2.9%

After 384 past bearish trade events, Soybean Meal moved a median -0.2% over 5 sessions (47% higher; middle half -1.7% to +1.6%), and -0.5% over 20.

• Mar 14, 2019Why U.S. growers are betting the farm on soybeans amid China trade war+3.8%
• Aug 1, 2018The bean at the heart of America's trade war-2.5%
• Sep 20, 2018Inside China's strategy in the soybean trade war+0.4%
• Dec 27, 2018Inside China's strategy in the soybean trade war+3.1%
• Dec 1, 2025How the Lowly Soybean Got Trapped in the Crossfire of the U.S.-China Trade Wars-2.5%

After 152 past bearish trade events, Soybean Oil moved a median -0.2% over 5 sessions (47% higher; middle half -2.1% to +2.1%), and -0.1% over 20.

• Apr 30, 2025CBOT soybeans hit two-week low on US-China trade war concerns-1.6%
• Jun 28, 2019US-China trade tensions hurt Argentine soybean exports - Chinadaily.com.cn-1.3%
• Sep 22, 2025Lack of China Demand Hammers US Soybean Oil Prices - TT-2.6%
• Jun 25, 2018Soybeans, corn down on trade tensions, weather - Brownfield Ag News-0.3%
• Apr 5, 2019Soybeans, corn down on lack of China deal - Brownfield Ag News-0.8%