Agriculture, Oilseeds
December 03, 2025
China signals major US soybean purchase, but uncertainty clouds the deal
Featuring Tanya Rana and Grace Tan
HIGHLIGHTS
China buys 1.5 million mt of US soybeans in Nov
Beijing yet to confirm US-China purchase deal
China is expected to buy 12 million metric tons of US soybeans by the end of 2025, which has boosted prices as recent big purchases signaled strong interest. However, high tariffs and shaky US-China relations leave traders uncertain as to whether Beijing will fully commit to the deal.
