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China Buys 1 Million Tons of US Soybeans Ahead of Xi Visit, Sources Say

Sinograin booked the cargoes for shipment from U.S. Gulf terminals as China nears half of its annual U.S. soybean pledge, traders said.

Summary by Times of India
China purchased approximately one million metric tons of US soybeans this week. These purchases occur as President Xi Jinping prepares for his Washington visit. Chinese state stockpiler Sinograin booked these cargoes for future shipment. This buying activity brings China closer to its annual US soybean commitment. The US Department of Agriculture also reported recent soybean sales to China.

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China is increasing its purchases of American soybeans ahead of Xi Jinping's planned meeting with Donald Trump at the end of the month. According to Reuters, the Chinese state-owned importer has contracted approximately one million tons of soybeans, which have been a key element of the economic rivalry between the two powers for years.

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With these purchases, China's total procurement of American soybeans reached almost half of the 25 million tons that, according to the White House, Beijing has committed to buying annually until 2028.

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South China Morning Post broke the news in Hong Kong, Hong Kong on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
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