A corn and soybean farmer in Eldon, Iowa, in 2019. When running for president in 2016, Donald Trump enjoyed strong support from farmers. Photo: Reuters
White House touts farm sales to China, but analysts cast doubt on the figures
- Claims appear designed to appeal to a key US voting bloc just days before the presidential election
- Analysis by Peterson Institute for International Economics shows that China’s agriculture purchases from US this year are expected to be about even with 2017
A corn and soybean farmer in Eldon, Iowa, in 2019. When running for president in 2016, Donald Trump enjoyed strong support from farmers. Photo: Reuters
