The world of soybean shipping has turned upside down thanks to the ongoing trade war between China and the United States.

The Chinese internet giant is looking beyond borders to turn its annual Singles’ Day shopping celebration into a global phenomenon.

China, dubbed ‘the workshop of the world’ for its sprawling supply chains and huge export capacity, is hoping to manufacture something new this week at a huge trade fair in Shanghai: import orders.

A common theme this earnings season: U.S. business executives are ready to relocate their supply chains if the cost of importing Chinese goods becomes prohibitive.

China might be closing its wallet to some high-profile U.S. exports as part of the ongoing trade war, but it's wide open to others.