Trump says China authorized resumption of soybean and other grain imports

United States President Donald Trump stated that China has agreed to maintain the supply of rare earths and critical minerals "openly and freely." The statement was made following the meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping during the Apec summit in South Korea. In a post on the Truth Social network, Trump classified the meeting as "excellent" and said that there is "great respect" between the two powers. The Republican also stated that Beijing will start new purchases of U.S. agricultural products, including soybeans and sorghum. According to Trump, China has authorized the resumption of large-scale imports of grains and other farm products. This move, according to him, should directly benefit U.S. rural producers. The president highlighted that the two governments are still negotiating other points of the trade relationship, but they would already be close to a consensus on issues considered strategic. In addition to the agricultural sector, Trump stated that Beijing has shown ...