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China's Soybean Purchase Deadline Extended to Growing Season

12/10/2025

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U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer announced that the deadline for China to purchase 12 million metric tons of American soybeans moved from December to the end of the growing season.
Greer acknowledged a discrepancy between the new timeline and previous White House statements.
China has bought about 2.85 million metric tons since October.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said China is on track to meet the 12 million-ton target by February 28.

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U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer announced that the deadline for China to purchase 12 million metric tons of American soybeans moved from December to the end of the growing season.
Greer acknowledged a discrepancy between the new timeline and previous White House statements.
China has bought about 2.85 million metric tons since October.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said China is on track to meet the 12 million-ton target by February 28.