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US farmers seek concrete soybean guarantees from China amid trade war concerns

US soybean farmers are cautiously optimistic following a renewed commitment from China to increase agricultural purchases. However, the lack of specific details and lingering tariff concerns from the US-China trade war have tempered their enthusiasm. Farmers are seeking more concrete guarantees beyond general pledges to ensure the stability of their largest export market. AI

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US farmers seek concrete soybean guarantees from China amid trade war concerns

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

    US farmers seek firmer soybean guarantees despite Xi-Trump agriculture pledge

    Across the vast United States, soybean farmers caught in the crossfire of the US-China trade war hoped for a deal on the crop when US President Donald Trump met with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. There was optimism after the two presidents met in Busan, South Korea, in Octo…