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Freightwatch Reporter
Freightwatch.news
Thursday, May 14, 2026
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer expects China to commit to substantial purchases of American agricultural products as President Donald Trump concludes meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. The pledge signals progress in rebalancing bilateral trade relations strained by tariff disputes and supply chain disruptions. Greer indicated the talks have already yielded tangible results. The discussions also covered China's purchases of Iranian oil, a point of contention for Washington. Meanwhile, the European Union faces pressure to ratify a trade agreement reached in July, with Greer urging the bloc to honor its commitments. Both nations signaled willingness to maintain the trade truce, though broader tariff and supply chain challenges persist.