how did the US, which didn't exist until 1776 AD, appropriate the soybean from china in 18 AD? but yes, it's unclear if soybeans are still the top export from

how did the US, which didn't exist until 1776 AD, appropriate the soybean from china in 18 AD? but yes, it's unclear if soybeans are still the top export from the US to china, but china is apparently still the top export destination for american soybeans.