China is commencing an anti-dumping investigation into imports of sorghum from the United States. Less than two weeks ago, U.S. President Donald Trump imposed high tariffs on imports of solar panels and washing machines.
The investigation in China is expected to immediately affect demand for the coming U.S. sorghum crop, exports of which are largely used to feed China’s huge livestock sector.
China is the top importer of U.S. sorghum and soybeans, which are the United States’ most valuable export to China.