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Freightwatch Reporter
Freightwatch.news
Saturday, May 16, 2026
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said he anticipates China will pledge billions of dollars toward American agricultural imports as Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping conclude their Beijing summit. Greer indicated the purchase pledge would address trade imbalances in agricultural trade. The summit agenda also includes discussions of China's energy sourcing practices, including oil purchases from Iran. Trade tensions between Washington and Beijing have persisted despite recent diplomatic engagement. Greer emphasized that tariff measures implemented by the administration have prompted negotiations with multiple trading partners.