President Trump late Sunday urged China to increase its orders of U.S. soybeans, suggesting it would help reduce the trade deficit between Washington and Beijing.

"China is worried about its shortage of soybeans. Our great farmers produce the most robust soybeans," Trump posted on Truth Social. "I hope China will quickly quadruple its soybean orders. This is also a way of substantially reducing China’s Trade Deficit with the USA. Rapid service will be provided. Thank you President XI."

China gets about 20 percent of its soybeans from the United States. Department of Commerce data shows China purchased roughly $12.6 billion worth of soybeans from the U.S. in 2024, far more than any other country.

Trump's post comes as a tariff truce between the U.S. and China is set to expire on Tuesday,

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