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U.S.-China trade deal
Coverage of U.S.-China trade deal in the Nexus archive.
Donald Trumpperson1Chinaplace1White Houseorganization1Todd Mainperson1Illinois Soybean Associationorganization1Iowaplace1Illinoisplace1Chinese Embassy in Washingtonorganization1Chris Chinnperson1Missouri Department of Agricultureorganization1Jerry Costello IIperson1Illinois Department of Agricultureorganization1
- Trump struck a deal for China to buy $17B a year in US ag products. Farmers are skeptical.
President Trump announced a deal with China for $17 billion in annual U.S. agricultural product purchases over three years, but skepticism remains among farmers and farm groups due to China's lack of confirmation. The agreement, part of trade talks during a summit, aims to boost U.S. farm exports to China, though Midwest farmers, particularly in Iowa and Illinois, remain cautious about its feasibility.