Global Commodities: Agri trade returns to President Trumps Agenda

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Oct 3, 2025

Agri trade is back on the U.S. agenda as President Trump plans to address China's soybean purchases. However, time may not be on the side of U.S. farmers, with potential market recovery unlikely until later. Current strong exports of corn and wheat highlight competitive pricing, while risks loom with a potential government shutdown affecting USDA data. The assessment shows global agricultural stocks at multi-year lows, with notable upside price risks. Plus, the ENSO transition to La Nina could impact crop yields in key regions, raising further concerns.

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INSIGHT

China's Soybean Stockpile Blocks US Recovery

China holds record soybean inventories and has zero US soybean purchase commitments for 2025-26.
That timing makes it very difficult for US farmers to regain Chinese market share this season.

INSIGHT

Late Talks Won't Restore Exports Quickly

By November most Chinese purchases for the season are already committed, limiting options to recover exports.
Only exceptional stockpiling by China could allow the US to regain volume this marketing year.

ADVICE

Monitor Grain Flows And Brazil Ethanol Demand

Watch rapid US corn and wheat exports as competitive low US prices push volumes onto world markets.
Monitor Brazil's domestic ethanol demand which supports sustained corn bids there.

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Agri markets have returned to the US trade agenda, following President Trump’s commitment to discuss China’s absence of US soybean export orders at an upcoming meeting with President Xi. However, it’s likely too late for US soybean farmers and exporters to regain market share through the current season, unless the Chinese reserve moves into stockpiling mode.

During this episode, Tracey also discusses the agri market outlook including recent fundamental developments and weather risks as the ENSO cycle is transitioning to La Nina. Our September 2025 assessment of global agri commodity fundamentals has found that availability remains at or near multi-year lows in 2025/26 and with markets priced for production perfection, we see upside price risks ahead across much of the complex.

Speakers:

Tracey Allen, Senior Commodities Strategist, Head of Agricultural Commodities Research

This podcast was recorded on October 3, 2025.

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