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U.S.-China Negotiators to Meet This Week

Published March 8, 2026

High-level trade talks are scheduled this week in Paris between the United States and China. Tariffs and the purchase of U.S. soybeans will be on the table. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will be leading the U.S. delegation. President Trump and…

A Wait and See Approach

Published March 6, 2026

President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are scheduled to meet from March 31st to April 2nd in Beijing. After securing 12 million metric tons of soybeans, Trump said China would buy an additional 8 million. Martinson Ag Risk…

Energy and Ag Key in U.S.-China Talks

Published March 6, 2026

Trade negotiations between the United States and China could include several major energy and agriculture issues ahead of a potential summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. U.S. officials are reportedly considering asking China to reduce purchases…

China Plan Signals Continued Soybean Demand

Published March 6, 2026

China is placing a renewed focus on food security and domestic farm production as part of its newly unveiled 15th Five-Year Plan. The strategy was highlighted this week during China’s annual parliamentary meetings in Beijing and sets a new grain…

U.S. Pork Exports Shine; Beef Demand Holds

Published March 5, 2026

2025 was a great year for US pork exports. U.S. Meat Export Federation Assistant Vice President of Communications John Herath says beef exports were a different story. The U.S. doesn't have access to the Chinese market. "If you take China…

Trump-Xi Meeting Planned for March 31-April 2

Published February 22, 2026

A summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will take place March 31 to April 2. The White House announced the official visit to Beijing on Friday morning before the Supreme Court issued its decision on the…

China is the Key for Soybean Trade

Published February 21, 2026

It could shape up to be a pivotal year for U.S. soybean exports with new projections pointing to stronger global demand and expanding trade opportunities. According to the latest forecast at the USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum, export volumes are expected…

Trump-Xi Conversation Spurs Soybean Rally

Published February 4, 2026

On Wednesday, President Donald Trump was on Truth Social saying he had a “very positive” phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping in which China agreed to boost purchases of U.S. soybeans this season to about 20 million tons. The…

Changing Export Demand Reshapes Grain Rail Traffic

Published February 3, 2026

BNSF Railway's Rachel Lemieux says shifting export demand created major challenges for grain transportation over the past year. Speaking at the Northern Corn and Soybean Expo, Lemieux said, “I think the biggest thing was just the lack of Chinese purchases…

Legal Blow to China’s Influence at the Panama Canal

Published January 30, 2026

China’s bid to operate ports at either end of the Panama Canal has taken a huge blow. The Supreme Court of Panama determined that the terms under which the Hong Kong company has run the ports are unconstitutional. This ruling…

Articles tagged under: China

U.S.-China Negotiators to Meet This Week

A Wait and See Approach

Energy and Ag Key in U.S.-China Talks

China Plan Signals Continued Soybean Demand

U.S. Pork Exports Shine; Beef Demand Holds

Trump-Xi Meeting Planned for March 31-April 2

China is the Key for Soybean Trade

Trump-Xi Conversation Spurs Soybean Rally

Changing Export Demand Reshapes Grain Rail Traffic

Legal Blow to China’s Influence at the Panama Canal

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