U.S. Grain Ships Change Direction Mid-Voyage After China Tariffs
- At least 2 ships headed to Asia altered course in Indian Ocean
- China puts 179% deposit requirement on U.S. supplies this week
A farmer plants sorghum on his farm in Stanton County, Kansas.
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At least two ships loaded with sorghum have changed course while sailing across the Indian Ocean after China imposed a hefty tariff on U.S. supplies this week
The N Bonanza and RB Eden were loaded with sorghum at the port of Corpus Christi, Texas. Both departed mid-March, destined for Shanghai, according to Rosie Collin, director of community relations for the port authority.