# In-Depth: Tariff Rates, Uncertainty Pose Dual Threat to US Trade, Expert Says

> Trade expert Marc Busch argues that the varied rationales for U.S. tariffs can conflict: tariffs that reduce imports and reassure domestic industry may be less effective at raising revenue. He also discusses uncertainty around current U.S. trade and diplomatic policies.

- Date: 2026-11-07 · published 2026-11-08T00:17:00.891Z
- Category: trade · region United States · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/86732-in-depth-tariff-rates-uncertainty-pose-dual-threat-to-us-trade-expert-says
- Commodities: [Corn](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CORN.md), [Soybeans](https://feedsoft.ai/c/SOY.md), [Wheat (SRW)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/WHEAT.md)

## Why it matters

Tariffs and uncertainty can disrupt trade flows and alter the competitiveness of imported and exported goods. The article does not identify a specific commodity measure or quantify a direct price effect.

## Similar past events

| Commodity | Date | Event | 5-day % | 20-day % |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| CORN | 2024-11-07 | [Trump's tariff threat puts US farm exports to China at risk](https://feedsoft.ai/events/14703-trump-s-tariff-threat-puts-us-farm-exports-to-china-at-risk.md) | -0.1% | -2.4% |
| CORN | 2024-03-25 | [Trump victory ushers in ag trade uncertainty \| Latest Market News](https://feedsoft.ai/events/14769-trump-victory-ushers-in-ag-trade-uncertainty-latest-market-news.md) | -4.9% | -6.9% |
| CORN | 2025-04-21 | [Tariffs add to market uncertainty \| AJOT.COM](https://feedsoft.ai/events/16954-tariffs-add-to-market-uncertainty-ajot-com.md) | -0.1% | -5.5% |
| CORN | 2025-03-28 | [Peso depreciates in response to Trump auto tariffs announcement](https://feedsoft.ai/events/25799-peso-depreciates-in-response-to-trump-auto-tariffs-announcement.md) | +0.5% | +5.5% |
| CORN | 2018-06-27 | [Tariffs bring market uncertainty -  Premium](https://feedsoft.ai/events/11642-tariffs-bring-market-uncertainty-premium.md) | -1.3% | -2.7% |
| SOY | 2024-11-07 | [Trump's tariff threat puts US farm exports to China at risk](https://feedsoft.ai/events/14703-trump-s-tariff-threat-puts-us-farm-exports-to-china-at-risk.md) | +1.0% | -0.1% |
| SOY | 2025-05-29 | [US trade ruling puts uncertainty into poultry feed markets - Poultry Network](https://feedsoft.ai/events/24791-us-trade-ruling-puts-uncertainty-into-poultry-feed-markets-poultry-network.md) | -0.3% | -2.5% |
| SOY | 2019-01-25 | [State Of The Industry: Trade Uncertainty Still Dominates Outlook For 2019 - The Waterways Journal](https://feedsoft.ai/events/60988-state-of-the-industry-trade-uncertainty-still-dominates-outlook-for-2019-the.md) | -0.1% | -0.6% |

## Sources

- meatingplace.com: https://meatingplace.com/tariff-rates-uncertainty-pose-dual-threat-to-u-s-trade-expert-says/

---
Data from Feedsoft AI (https://feedsoft.ai/). For information only; not investment advice.