China's Food and Energy Security Amid Trade War
China claims to be self-sufficient in staple crops and energy, with alternative import sources to offset the loss of US goods. The country's food and energy security would not be compromised if purchases of grain and fuel from the US were halted.
Key Points
- China's food security not affected if purchases of feed grain and oilseeds from the US cease
- Imports of sorghum, corn, and soybeans from the US accounted for a small share of China's total grain consumption
- Most US imports were for animal feed rather than food industry use
Pros
- China claims self-sufficiency in staple crops and energy
- Alternative import sources available to offset any loss of US goods
- Grain reserves and abundant international market supplies
Cons
- Trade war disruption impacting flow of goods between US and China