What specific agricultural trade goal did U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer state for President Trump's upcoming visit to China?

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer stated that the U.S. aims to secure a Chinese commitment to purchase a broader range of farm goods beyond soybeans during President Donald Trump's planned visit to China in May, and to establish a mechanism with China to facilitate expanded trade in nonsensitive goods—including agriculture.

According to Greer, what is the intended outcome of U.S.-China agricultural negotiations ahead of Trump's May trip?

According to Greer, the intended outcome is a concrete deliverable by May—specifically, a Chinese commitment covering all agriculture, not just soybeans, and the establishment of a bilateral mechanism to facilitate expanded trade in nonsensitive goods, with agriculture explicitly included.

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U.S. Trade Rep. Greer announced plans to negotiate broader Chinese farm goods purchases beyond soybeans during President Trump's May visit. The administration seeks a mechanism to facilitate expanded trade in non-sensitive agricultural products.

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