soybean farmers cannot survive a prolonged trade dispute with our largest customer,” Ragland wrote. The American Soybean Association points to losses farmers experienced during trade tensions between China and the U.S. in 2018. Soybean farmers in the United States lost $9.4 billion that year, according to a USDA estimate. University of Tennessee estimates soybean losses at $110 million for 2025Maupin said farmers’ financial strain is evident in the math. Soybean farmers are looking toward other possible uses that may help increase domestic sales.