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China renews US farm export licenses, soybean purchases expected

China has granted renewed export licenses to 425 US beef facilities and issued new five-year licenses to 77 others. The US anticipates China will purchase over a billion dollars in agricultural products annually for the next three years, primarily soybeans. However, Chinese analysts suggest that new purchases beyond soybeans will be minimal, as Beijing prioritizes its domestic supply and avoids exceeding actual needs for political reasons. AI

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