The U.S.-China Trade Dynamics Influence on Agrochemical Production

AgriBusiness Global Staff By AgriBusiness Global Staff|18 February 2025

In a recent issue of AgriBusiness Global DIRECT, Jim DeLisi, President of Fanwood Chemical, discusses the U.S.-China trade relationship, drawing parallels with the colorant industry’s history to explain the shift in agrochemical production.

DeLisi recalls how Chinese manufacturers’ pricing strategies in the 1980s led to the decline of Western dyestuffs. He highlights how similar dynamics are now affecting agrochemicals, with the U.S. increasingly reliant on China for active ingredients.

Find out how tariffs and potential trade agreements will impact the future of U.S.-China relations, particularly regarding the crop protection industry. Read more at AgriBusiness Global DIRECT.

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