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China Resumes U.S. Soybean Purchases Amid Trade Deal

11/19/2025

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China Boosts Soybean Imports

The People’s Republic of China resumed significant purchases of U.S. soybeans, buying 14 cargoes totaling 840,000 metric tons.
The purchases align with a trade agreement to buy 12 million metric tons by year-end and 25 million metric tons annually through 2028.
China also canceled a previous order for 100,000 metric tons.
Analysts say prices have risen.
More purchases are needed to meet the commitments.

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Historical Context

The U.S.-China trade agreement signed in January 2020 aimed to enhance agricultural imports, with China committing to purchase $36.5 billion in U.S. products, including 12 million metric tons of soybeans. This agreement reflects ongoing trade tensions that date back decades, including earlier disputes like the "Chicken War" in 1962, highlighting the importance of stable trade relations for global agricultural markets.

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China Boosts Soybean Imports

The People’s Republic of China resumed significant purchases of U.S. soybeans, buying 14 cargoes totaling 840,000 metric tons.
The purchases align with a trade agreement to buy 12 million metric tons by year-end and 25 million metric tons annually through 2028.
China also canceled a previous order for 100,000 metric tons.
Analysts say prices have risen.
More purchases are needed to meet the commitments.

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