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UPDATED May 18, 2026 at 2:00 AM ET
May 17, 2026 at 3:07 PM ET
White House cites U.S.-China agricultural purchase deal
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The White House said China agreed to buy at least $17 billion in U.S. agricultural products annually through 2028.
WHO: The White House
WHAT: China agreed to purchase at least $17 billion worth of U.S. agricultural products per year through 2028
WHEN: May 18, 2026 at 1:48 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The White House said the agreement was part of U.S.-China deals following Trump's Beijing trip
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