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China Makes First Inquiry for US Wheat Since Trump-Xi Summit

Bloomberg Markets Thursday 29 October 2026, 15:21 UTC By Eleanor Thornber and Hallie Gu 1 min read
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EXCLUSIVE China Makes First Inquiry for US Wheat Since Trump-Xi Summit China has inquired about buying US wheat, signaling that Beijing may be gearing up to expand its purchases of American crops beyond soybeans following the presidential summit in September. State-owned crop trader Cofco Corp. has asked about US soft red winter wheat for delivery to China, said people familiar with the matter. The shipments would be for loading in the new year, they said, declining to be named as they’re...

EXCLUSIVE China Makes First Inquiry for US Wheat Since Trump-Xi Summit China has inquired about buying US wheat, signaling that Beijing may be gearing up to expand its purchases of American crops beyond soybeans following the presidential summit in September. State-owned crop trader Cofco Corp. has asked about US soft red winter wheat for delivery to China, said people familiar with the matter. The shipments would be for loading in the new year, they said, declining to be named as they’re not authorized to talk to the media.
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