(NewsNation) — Some American farmers have said President Donald Trump's tariffs are negatively impacting their bottom lines.

Export loss is a significant factor, as the American Soybean Association says China hasn't placed an order since May. Soybeans are a moneymaker in the United States, with China buying nearly $13 billion worth last year.

Now in peak season, those Chinese-based orders have not been coming in. Instead, China is buying from Brazil, hitting record sales.

“I'm not optimistic that China is going to come back and buy in droves, which is really what we need,” said Iowa farmer David Weaver. “China has been our best soybean customer for years, for decades. And when your best customer starts having doubts, then that isn't good for the farm economy.”

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