Trade Tensions With China Crippled [Ohio's] Farm Exports in 2025
Ohio farmers were hit hard in 2025 by the Trump administration's trade war with China, with agricultural exports falling 74% compared with the same period the previous year.
The decline amounts to a $76 million loss for Ohio farmers, according to a Farm Flavor analysis of U.S. Department of Agriculture trade data from January through August.
“Trade disputes have created significant pressure for Ohio farm families, especially for the many operating on razor-thin margins," Ohio Farm Bureau senior policy director Brad Bales said.
In November, the Trump administration announced a trade deal with...
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