US says China to buy billions in agricultural goods after Trump-Xi talks
Following a summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, China has committed to purchasing at least $17 billion in US agricultural goods annually. This agreement includes the restoration of market access for US beef and the resumption of poultry imports. The two leaders also established new boards to manage trade and investment between the two nations.
- ▪China will buy at least $17 billion worth of US agricultural goods annually following the summit.
- ▪The deal includes a commitment to purchase at least 87 million metric tonnes of US soya beans.
- ▪Trump and Xi agreed to establish the US-China Board of Trade and the US-China Board of Investment.
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Economy|Business and EconomyUS says China to buy billions in agricultural goods after Trump-Xi talksChina will buy ‘at least’ $17bn worth of US agricultural goods annually, the White House says.ListenListen (3 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoUS President Donald Trump greets Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, on May 14, 2026 [Kenny Holston/pool via Reuters]By John PowerPublished On 18 May 202618 May 2026China will buy “at least” $17bn worth of agricultural goods from the United States annually following US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s summit in Beijing, the White House has said.China will make the purchases through 2028, with the…
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