
U.S. officials urged Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng to implement commitments under the trade pact agreed in Busan in November 2025, including agricultural purchases and deliveries of rare earths and other critical minerals. The call took place ahead of expected Trump-Xi meetings at the APEC and G20 summits.
If China follows through on its agricultural purchase commitments, demand for U.S. farm exports could increase. The article does not specify commodities or report new purchases, so the price impact remains uncertain.
After 1,802 past trade events, Soybeans moved a median +0.1% over 5 sessions (52% higher; middle half -1.5% to +1.7%), and +0.7% over 20.
After 1,982 past trade events, Corn moved a median +0.1% over 5 sessions (52% higher; middle half -1.3% to +1.6%), and +0.4% over 20.
After 977 past trade events, Soybean Meal moved a median -0.1% over 5 sessions (48% higher; middle half -1.5% to +1.8%), and +0.1% over 20.
Moves of each commodity's benchmark from the last close before the event. Historical reads pool past events of the same kind; they describe what happened, not what will. Not investment advice.