U.S. Says China Will Buy $17 Billion a Year in Farm Goods as Beijing Calls Deals Preliminary

Overview

• The White House said Sunday that China committed to buy at least $17 billion a year in U.S. agricultural products from 2026 to 2028 and to restore access for U.S. beef and some poultry from states cleared of avian influenza.
• China’s Commerce Ministry said both sides agreed in principle to cut some tariffs and to create a U.S.–China Commerce Council and an Investment Council to manage trade and investment disputes.
• Beijing described the tariff, farm, and aircraft understandings as preliminary and said teams are still finalizing volumes, product lists, and timelines.
• President Trump told reporters that “we did not discuss tariffs,” a public message that contrasts with China’s claim of agreed tariff reductions.
• U.S. officials pointed to planned Chinese purchases of U.S. aircraft, including an initial 200 Boeing jets, while China provided no details and past farm purchases fell after 2025 tariffs as Beijing shifted more buying to suppliers like Brazil.