GRAND FORKS — A trade deal between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping means China is expected to purchase large quantities of U.S. soybeans, possibly bringing relief to soybean farmers who still have crops to sell.

On Thursday, President Trump and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced a deal that will see China purchase at least 12 metric tons of soybeans this year, followed by purchases of at least 25 metric tons of soybeans per year in 2026, 2027 and 2028.

“We’re in agreement on so many elements,” Trump said to press pool reporters after the meeting with the Chinese leader. “Large amounts, tremendous amounts of the soybeans and other farm products are going to be purchased immediately, starting immediately.”

Soybean farmers had been preparing for a s

See Full Page