China lags on $17B farm pledge as Xi visit, tariff deadline near
Beijing has not fulfilled its May commitment to purchase $17 billion in U.S. agricultural products as President Donald Trump prepares to host Chinese President Xi Jinping and a tariff truce approaches a Nov. 10 expiration.
China remains behind on a May pledge to buy $17 billion in U.S. farm goods. The shortfall comes as President Donald Trump prepares to host Chinese President Xi Jinping and a trade truce between the nations is set to expire on Nov. 10. Observers view the leaders’ meeting as critical to resolving outstanding trade issues and the looming tariff deadline.