We Need Sales, Too: After Soybean Announcement, Other Sectors Hope for Relief in China Deal

Following President Donald Trump’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping last week, the U.S. said it has secured commitments from China for soybean purchases and broader tariff relief. But other commodities are hoping the final deal features targeted measures for them as well, while the administration tells industry it is still pushing for additional ag market access. “We are encouraging the administration to finalize some minimum purchase agreements,” said Amy France, chairwoman of the National Sorghum Producers. “I believe there are talks underway,” France added, but said she had not heard any specifics from the administration early this week. Chinese…