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Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 7
Cofco Books 6 US Soybean Cargoes as China Revives Farm Trade After May Summit
Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 7

Cofco Books 6 US Soybean Cargoes as China Revives Farm Trade After May Summit

1 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 7

Summary

  • At least six US soybean cargoes were booked by state-owned Cofco for September-October loading, according to people familiar with the purchases.
  • The buying signals renewed momentum in a key agricultural trade flow after a May summit between US and Chinese leaders.
  • USDA data already showed Chinese buyers had committed to 200,000 tons of American soybeans last month, indicating the latest bookings build on earlier demand.

Insights

As the US sells more soybeans to China, is it ignoring Beijing's long-term plan to dominate global supply chains?
China has broken promises to buy US farm goods before. What makes this multi-billion dollar deal any different?