The American Soybean Association has sent a letter to President Donald Trump outlining their concerns about possible trade retaliation by China over steel and aluminum tariffs. ASA President John Heisdorffer says his group has requested a meeting with the President to talk about the ramifications of a trade war.

China is the largest customer of U.S. soybeans and Heisdorffer says the imposition of these tariffs could negate the 35 years of work ASA has done to build the Chinese market.

And he says the best way to improve the trade deficit with China is to sell more, not less U.S. product to them.

Heisdorffer says the administration needs to pursue trade policies that enhance U.S. competitiveness rather than reduce access to all foreign markets.