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China buys largest US soybean shipment since November, signaling trade pact adherence

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China has made its largest single-day purchase of US soybeans since November, acquiring 472,000 tonnes. This move is seen by analysts as a positive indicator of Beijing's commitment to fulfilling trade agreements established following a summit between Chinese leader Xi Jinping and former US President Donald Trump. The purchase aligns with commitments made to buy at least $17 billion annually in US agricultural products from 2026 to 2028, with further good faith expected during Xi's planned visit to Washington. AI

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China buys largest US soybean shipment since November, signaling trade pact adherence

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Lucy Quaggin ·

    Is China’s biggest daily US soybean order confirmation of Xi-Trump summit pact?

    China made its largest daily purchase of soybeans from the United States since November on Wednesday, the latest sign of improving trade ties as Beijing moves towards fulfilling commitments announced after US President Donald Trump’s summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The US …

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