Markets moved higher in broad agriculture grain and oilseed commodities after a White House fact sheet outlined elements of a U.S.-China agreement following President Trump’s China trip. China committed to purchase at least $17 billion annually in U.S. agricultural products during 2026 (prorated), 2027, and 2028, alongside prior late-2025 soybean commitments of 25 million metric tonnes. China will restore market access for more than 400 U.S. beef facilities and resume poultry imports from USDA-recognized avian-influenza-free states. The deal creates a U.S.-China Board of Trade and a Board of Investment for non-sensitive goods, and both sides pursue mutual tariff reductions and resolution of non-tariff barriers. The United States will address concerns about detention of incoming Chinese dairy and aquatic shipments.
"Purchase commitments: China agreed to purchase at least $17 billion annually in U.S. agricultural products during 2026 (prorated), 2027, and 2028. This is in addition to prior soybean commitments made in late 2025 of 25 million metric tonnes (MMT)."
"Beef market access: China will restore market access for more than 400 U.S. beef facilities, removing longstanding regulatory barriers. Poultry access: China will resume poultry imports from U.S. states that the USDA recognizes as free of highly pathogenic avian influenza."
"New regulatory boards: The deal establishes a U.S.-China Board of Trade and a Board of Investment to manage bilateral trade and investment issues involving non-sensitive goods. Tariff negotiations: Both countries reached "initial outcomes" and are actively discussing mutual tariff reductions to improve the competitiveness of commodities such as U.S. soybeans, corn, pork, and beef."
"Non-tariff barriers: Both sides pledged to work on resolving non-tariff trade barriers, specifically regarding U.S. beef plant registrations and poultry access. U.S. reciprocal actions: The United States indicated it would work to address Beijing's concerns regarding the detention of incoming Chinese dairy and aquatic product shipments."
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