China to cut tariffs on US farm goods, soybeans excluded

Reuters · 4 hours ago
  • China will cut tariffs on a broad range of US agricultural goods, including corn, wheat, sorghum, meat, dairy, vegetable oils and meals.
  • Soybeans were excluded from the tariff-reduction list and continue to face an additional 10% tariff, which traders warn private crushers cannot absorb.
  • Chinese state buyers have purchased over 12 million metric tons of US soybeans, nearly half the White House target.

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“US soybeans still face additional 10% tariff, traders warn private crushers cannot absorb it”— traders

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