# China's $17B Farm Deal: A New Chapter in U.S.-China Relations

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Podcast: [Calgary News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/calgary-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7599267)
Published: 2026-05-18T02:47:54+00:00
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China pledges to buy $17 billion in U.S. farm goods annually, aiming to bolster the agricultural sector. This deal, part of recent talks between President Trump and President Xi, includes soybeans, beef, and poultry imports. Tariffs were not directly discussed, but China agreed to address U.S. concerns about critical minerals and international issues like Irans nuclear program and North Koreas denuclearization. President Xi is set to visit the U.S. this fall, indicating a willingness to cooperate on certain fronts. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6fd50f00a6f460b0

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