It's more complicated than that. For example, last yr China bought some soy from Brazil, less from US. Why? because US has been forcing crop yield which reduces nutrients in the plants, meaning Brazil had a better quality soy for now. Media just wants to report the controversial stuff, like tariffs. There are all kinds of reason to buy here or there, it's no one thing.
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