How America’s reliance on imported food would threaten the U.S. in a crisis
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: May 16 2025
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Source: MarketWatch
U.S. Agricultural Trade Deficit: The United States is experiencing a significant agricultural trade deficit, reaching a record $38 billion in 2024, with projections to increase to $49 billion by 2025.
Impact on Family Farms: This shift from being the world's breadbasket to importing more food than it exports is negatively affecting American family farms.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
