U.S. trade officials are pressing China to follow through on commitments to purchase American agricultural products, as President Donald Trump prepares for another meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Adding to the diplomatic attention, China has confirmed it is discussing a possible meeting this month involving Xi, Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Shenzhen.
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer raised agricultural trade during a Friday video call with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng. According to Greer’s office, he urged Beijing to take concrete steps to fulfill previous commitments, particularly involving agricultural purchases, rare earths, and other critical minerals.
China’s official news agency described the discussions as in-depth and constructive, while saying China also raised concerns about U.S. economic and trade restrictions.
The U.S. and China are maintaining a fragile trade truce that is scheduled to expire in January.
NAFB news service
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