The Economist has cautioned that US President Donald Trump's unpredictable trade policies could cause permanent damage to the global agricultural sector. The unpredictability has disrupted long-established supply chains, leading countries to seek new trade routes. China is shifting its soybean purchases to Brazil, while the European Union is exploring new markets in Asia. Colombia is enhancing its agribusiness ties with Switzerland and China. The tariff conflict has resulted in significantly higher tariffs on US agricultural products in China, prompting China to bolster its trade relations with Brazil, Argentina, Australia, and the European Union.