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The U.S. agricultural trade deficit widened further in July, highlighting the challenge facing President Donald Trump as he vows to reverse the trend.

A U.S. metals company signed a $500 million investment deal with Pakistan on Sept. 8.

Aluminum producers in Quebec are diverting more of the metal used to make cans and car parts to Europe as rising U.S. tariffs make their shipments more expensive for American customers.

The U.S. shipped 2.8 million tons of corn in the week ended Aug. 14, double the amount a year ago and topping the most optimistic forecast from analysts compiled by Bloomberg.

Shipments are expected to surpass 4 million barrels a day in August and September, reaching levels not seen since the start of the year, according to some market participants.

Soybean futures fell as concerns over sluggish demand for U.S. supplies prompted traders to take profits after a three-day winning streak.

Trump’s imposition of 25% tariffs on foreign vehicles has disrupted the long-standing system that mostly allowed the free flow of vehicles and parts across the three North American countries.

“I hope China will quickly quadruple its soybean orders. This is also a way of substantially reducing China’s Trade Deficit with the USA,” President Trump wrote on Truth Social.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he wants to maximize the impacts of retaliatory tariffs on the U.S. but minimize the pain for Canadian businesses.

“July may be our peak season month as retailers and manufacturers bring orders in earlier than usual, then brace for trade uncertainty," said Port of Los Angeles' Gene Seroka.