China completes initial $12B soybean purchase from U.S., easing trade tensions but uncertainty remains over long-term deal.

China has met its initial commitment to buy 12 million metric tons of U.S. Soybeans, according to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, represent progress in a trade agreement following a truce between President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The purchase, which will be largely completed by January 8, 2026, comes after a trade pause that disrupted the United States. farmers. However, uncertainty surrounds the broader three-year agreement to buy 25 million tons per year, as Trump's shifting trade policies—including proposed tariffs on countries trading with Iran and European allies—threaten stability. Despite increasing U.S. Soybean sales to China continue to rely heavily on Brazil and Argentina, with the United States. Import share will fall to 21% by 2025. American farmers face high production costs and low prices, with soybeans trading around $10.56 per bushel. While $12 billion in aid is planned, many are concerned about long-term viability in the face of market volatility and unpredictable trade conditions.