Aug 13, 05:48 PM

U.S. Agricultural Trade Deficit Hits $40 Billion in First Half of 2025 Amid Trump Tariffs and Rising Imports

The U.S. agricultural trade deficit reached a record high in the first half of 2025, totaling approximately $40 billion. This deficit reflects $78.2 billion in agricultural imports compared to $58.5 billion in exports. The widening gap signals economic vulnerabilities, decreased global competitiveness, and potential risks to food security. Farmers have experienced declining export prices and increased competition from imports, factors attributed in part to tariffs implemented during the Trump administration's trade policies. Despite this overall deficit, agricultural exports in June 2025 rose by 35.6% year-over-year, reaching $1.23 billion, marking the highest monthly export value since 1995.

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