ILLINOIS (WCIA) -- President Donald Trump and cabinet members discussed plans to help U.S. soybean farmers amidst a trade war with China. It happened the same day an Illinois lawmaker sent a letter to the USDA demanding action.

WCIA previously reported that Illinois soybean farmers haven't sold a single bean to China this year. In 2017, 62% of their soybeans were sold to China. Now, China is looking to South American countries like Brazil for their soybean needs.

The American Soybean Association says China has a 34% tariff on U.S. soybeans.

"Even if you pulled back the tariffs tomorrow, I don't think China is going to resume buying soybeans or other products any time soon. So I don't really know if there is much to be done to really save this situation," said William Ridley, an associat

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