Despite Loss of Chinese Business, Louisiana Exports Rose in 2018
By Timothy Boone, The Advocate
One major export product feeling the effect of the trade war with China is Louisiana soybeans and those from elsewhere exported through the state's ports. The value of soybean exports plunged by 19% to almost $8.6 billion from $10.6 billion. Andy Brown, the soybean commodity coordinator for the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation, said China was the top market for Louisiana farmers and no other countries have picked up the slack in a significant way.