1. United States
2. Iowa
3. Letter

The recent trade dispute with China has had severe consequences for American pork producers. China's cancellation of 12,000 metric tons of U.S. pork orders represents a major blow to the industry, especially given that China was the third-largest market for American pork exports in 2024. This disruption threatens the livelihoods of countless farmers and workers in the pork industry. Urgent action is needed to resolve the trade conflict and reopen critical export markets for American agricultural products. The pork industry cannot afford to be caught in the crossfire of protracted trade wars. Interventions must prioritize protecting American jobs, farms, and rural communities that depend on stable international trade.