Trump struck a deal for China to buy $17B a year in US ag products. Farmers are skeptical.

By: Medill News Service

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: May 27, 2026

Words: 992

Last Updated: 1 month, 4 weeks ago

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By Rebecka Pieder/Medill News Service

WASHINGTON - In a deal that could provide a major trade boost for American farmers, the White House said that during the recent summit, China committed to buying at least $17 billion in additional U.S. agricultural products annually for three years.

But Beijing has not confirmed the figure and farm groups expressed skepticism that the deal would materialize.

"I think we are cautiously optimistic when it comes to these things because we've …

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