China Commits to Purchasing $17 Billion in US Agricultural Products Annually

Following a summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping during the week ending May 17, 2026, China committed to purchasing at least $17 billion of U.S. agricultural products annually in each of 2026, 2027, and 2028. The White House announced the commitment in a fact sheet released on May 17, 2026.

China agricultural purchase commitment

• ▪The White House released a fact sheet on May 17, 2026 regarding China's agricultural purchase commitment.
• ▪China committed to purchasing at least $17 billion of U.S. agricultural products in 2026.

US-China presidential meetings

• ▪U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held meetings during the week ending May 17, 2026.
• ▪China's agricultural purchase commitment was made during meetings between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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