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China agrees to buy 5 million tons of US soybeans after talks in Washington

China has agreed to resume purchases of U.S. soybeans following talks Thursday between President Trump and Beijing's top trade negotiator, Vice Premier Liu He. It will start off by purchasing 5 million metric tons.  "Five million tons of soybeans per day," Trump told reporters at a Oval Office meeting with Liu. "That's going to make our farmers very happy. That's a lot of soybeans."The U.S. Trade Representative's Office clarified that the deal is for a one-time purchase of 5 million metric tons.

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