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ASA outlines China soybean trade agenda ahead of Trump-Xi meeting

Published

18 September 2026

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regulatory

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Foodtech

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United States

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Fusion42 · 18 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

The American Soybean Association is urging the U.S. administration to push China to eliminate its 10% retaliatory duty on U.S. soybeans, ensure purchase commitments are met, and establish a U.S.-China Board of Trade to classify soybeans as a non-sensitive good ahead of the Trump-Xi summit.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Foodtech.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

U.S. soybean exporters have an opening to press for tariff removal and trade certainty with China, making this a critical moment to secure stable market access and pricing advantage.

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