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China Renews US Beef Import Permits as Xi, Trump Meet in Beijing

China has reinstated import licenses for hundreds of American beef processing facilities as Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump convened in Beijing for high-level talks. The move aims to stabilize commercial relations between the world's two largest economies. The license renewals signal renewed appetite for U.S. protein imports after a period of trade tension. Agricultural exports have long served as a barometer for U.S.-China relations, with beef particularly sensitive given its symbolic value in bilateral commerce. Both nations appear to be prioritizing economic engagement despite ongoing geopolitical friction. Trade analysts view the development as a positive indicator for broader supply chain normalization, though observers caution that gains remain subject to formal trade agreements.