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Don’t Trade Away America for Some Soybeans

Geopolitics
United States
Started February 14, 2026

The cliché holds that China plans in decades while America plans in election cycles. Increasingly, though, our thinking seems to stop even sooner—around the length of a crop cycle. Not as an agricultural policy, but as a governing instinct. Soybeans are a solid proxy for how the United States deals with China: small, transactional, immediately […] The post Don’t Trade Away America for Some Soybeans appeared first on The American Conservative

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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 14, 2026
The U.S. must balance immediate economic benefits from trade with China against the need for a sustainable long-term strategy.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 14, 2026
Prioritizing short-term agricultural trade deals over long-term strategic planning undermines America's global standing and security.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 14, 2026
Current trade policies, including soybean exports, are vital for American farmers and the economy, regardless of international dynamics.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 14, 2026
The debate over soybeans illustrates the complexity of trade; both economic and strategic interests need careful consideration.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 14, 2026
Focusing solely on soybeans reflects a lack of foresight that could jeopardize America's competitive edge on the world stage.
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