China reportedly sticking to its soybean deal with US, but worries remain

Beijing secures seven million tonnes of soybeans, passing halfway mark of its US purchase agreement. However, little has been shipped so far Reading Time:3 minutes Why you can trust SCMP Khushboo Razdanin Washington Published: 6:28am, 19 Dec 2025 China is estimated to have secured more than half of the 12 million tonnes of soybeans that Washington says Beijing committed to purchase by early 2026, based on US government data and market conventions that analysts say usually indicate China, though little has been shipped so far, heightening concerns over potential cancellations. While the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has officially documented…