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China booked 260,000 tons of US soybeans ahead of the Trump-Xi summit, signaling progress on trade pledges to purchase 25 million tons of American farm goods annually through 2028.
US-China trade negotiations highlight agriculture, energy, and rare earths as key bargaining chips ahead of the Trump-Xi summit. Potential outcomes include tariff waivers, resumed oil imports, and res
Chinese soybean crushers face tight supplies and negative margins due to Brazilian export limits and U.S. tariffs. Industry players hope President Xi's upcoming U.S. visit will prompt tariff reduction
U.S. Trade Representative Greer anticipates announcements on agriculture and non-tariff barriers during President Xi's Washington visit to boost U.S. sales. Officials aim to manage the relationship ra
China warns against US sanctions targeting its financial ties with Iran, citing its role as a major oil buyer and rare earth supplier. Tensions escalate ahead of a US-China summit as Beijing leverages
A deadly blast at a Chinese coking coal mine killed at least 82 workers, triggering safety inspections that risk tightening energy supplies amid global oil disruptions. Local production suspensions no
Following a summit between Trump and Xi, China and the U.S. agreed in principle to reduce agricultural tariffs and expand trade, including a $17 billion purchase commitment, though specific implementa
Following the Trump-Xi summit, China and the U.S. agreed to cut agricultural tariffs and improve market access, including beef registrations and soybean purchases. This aims to normalize bilateral far
President Trump is weighing whether to ease sanctions on Chinese refiners buying Iranian oil after his summit with President Xi. The decision follows Beijing's order to ignore US restrictions on Tehra
President Trump stated he did not ask President Xi to pressure Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz, though both agree on nuclear risks, while shipping disruptions threaten crude oil supplies to China.
Gold prices fell over 2% this week as soaring oil prices fueled inflation fears and strengthened the dollar. Brent crude rose above $106 per barrel amid Middle East tensions, while investors awaited U
Spot gold held near $4,688 per ounce as investors monitored U.S.-China talks and Middle East conflicts, while silver and platinum prices declined amid inflation concerns.
Oil prices held steady near $101 per barrel ahead of US-China talks, while ongoing Iran conflict tensions continue to reduce Strait of Hormuz crude flows by nearly 6 million barrels daily.
The U.S. and China plan a managed trade mechanism to cut tariffs on $30 billion of non-sensitive goods, focusing on energy and agricultural exports. This approach seeks trade balance optimization whil
US and Chinese leaders discuss extending a rare earth export truce, but Beijing maintains tight controls on specialty materials vital for defense and manufacturing. Global prices for these minerals ha
US and Chinese trade negotiators began talks in Seoul ahead of a presidential summit, addressing bilateral trade and regional stability amid an oil crisis linked to the Iran conflict. Discussions high
Major US CEOs accompany Trump to China to address supply chain issues and market access, focusing on critical materials like indium, agricultural trade, and biotech regulations.
President Trump meets Xi in Beijing to discuss trade and the Iran conflict, emphasizing oil sanctions and energy security concerns amid the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
China confirmed President Trump's state visit for May 13-15 amid tensions over the Iran war and US sanctions on Chinese oil refiners. Discussions are expected to cover energy security, rare earth supp
The U.S. dollar gained ground while Brent crude jumped 3.3% to $104.65 amid Iran-U.S. tensions. Investors also monitor the upcoming Trump-Xi summit for potential impacts on critical minerals and trade
Investors anticipate US-China summit outcomes impacting rare earth flows, agricultural commodity purchases, and biotech supply chains. Potential trade easing may stabilize markets for key chemical and
U.S. beef producers lobby for renewed export licenses to China ahead of the Trump-Xi summit after losing access due to expired registrations. Associations hope diplomatic talks will restore market acc
President Trump downplayed tensions with China ahead of their summit, citing Beijing's respectful stance despite the Iran war disrupting oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz and US sanctions on Chin
Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged a constructive role in the Middle East peace process during a meeting with the UAE Crown Prince. The statement comes amid escalating tensions affecting global ener
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