SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- President Donald Trump said he has reached a trade agreement with China involving soybeans.

Trump had a recent meeting with President Xi of China, where he said the agreement was made.

"I was extremely honored by the fact that President Xi authorized China to begin the purchase of massive amounts of soybeans, sorghum and other farm products. Our farmers will be very happy!," Trump wrote in a social media post.

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins shared her excitement for the deal and thanked the President on X.

"BIG news out of President Trump’s historic meeting with President Xi!" Rollings posted on social media.

China, which accounted for $12.6 billion of all U.S. soybean exports in 2024, has not ordered any soybeans since May, in large part because of U

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