General · 18 May 2026

China Agrees $17 Billion US Farm Purchases

American farmers could see higher sales after trade talks between Washington and Beijing produced new buying promises. China agreed to purchase at least $17 billion in US agricultural goods each year from 2026 to 2028 following meetings between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. Separate soybean commitments made in October 2025 were not included in the new figure.

By BriefTea Editorial · 18 May 2026 at 6:46

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