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Soybeans as a Barometer: China’s Silence on U.S. Purchases Clouds Trump’s China Visit

Soybeans are expected to be a central topic in preparatory talks ahead of President Trump’s scheduled late‑March China visit, but China has not signaled any fresh ‘‘goodwill’’ purchases. Commercial factors — abundant, cheaper Brazilian supplies and a 13% U.S. tariff — combined with geopolitical and legal uncertainties have left markets lowering expectations for a rapid trade breakthrough.

SoBiz2026年3月12日 14:37

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U.S. Treasury Says China Is Delivering Rare Earths and Soybeans — but Risks Linger

At Davos U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent said China has fulfilled commitments to purchase U.S. soybeans and to supply rare earths, with rare‑earth flows reportedly above 90 percent compliance. Officials present this as a pragmatic easing of trade tensions, but farmers’ doubts and the strategic concentration of rare‑earth processing in China mean risks remain.

SoBiz2026年1月21日 12:41

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