What did Chinese Consul General Wang Baodong say about the impact of Trump's tariffs on US soybean trade?

Wang Baodong called Trump’s tariffs a 'tortuous experience' that disrupted soybean trade between the US and China, stating that 'American farmers became a victim and bore much of the cost,' and emphasized that 'unilateralism and protectionism serve no one’s interest, and there are no winners in tariff and trade wars.'

How much of the US-China soybean purchase commitment has China fulfilled so far in 2024, according to the news?

China’s soybean purchases have reached roughly a quarter of the way toward meeting the White House’s stated commitment to buy at least 25 million tons annually through 2028, with recent bookings including 238,000 tons reported by the USDA on Friday.

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A Chinese diplomat criticized US tariffs as disruptive to soybean trade, noting American farmers bore significant costs. USDA data indicates China is resuming purchases to meet a $17 billion agricultural commitment target through 2028.

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