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China Secures 8 Million Tons of US Soybeans, Easing Trade Concerns

1/1/2026

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China has purchased 8 million tons of US soybeans this year, meeting a trade pledge from two months ago.
State-owned buyers have continued to secure US shipments into late December, easing exporters’ concerns about China's commitment.
These purchases will load between December and March.
After talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, China planned to buy 12 million tons by February, though Beijing has not officially confirmed.

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Story summary

China has purchased 8 million tons of US soybeans this year, meeting a trade pledge from two months ago.
State-owned buyers have continued to secure US shipments into late December, easing exporters’ concerns about China's commitment.
These purchases will load between December and March.
After talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, China planned to buy 12 million tons by February, though Beijing has not officially confirmed.