President Donald Trump said Thursday that his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping produced “enormous respect” between the two nations and a series of major agreements expected to benefit U.S. farmers, energy producers, and national security.
In a statement on Truth Social following his trip to Asia, Trump said the two leaders reached several understandings on trade, minerals, and fentanyl control, marking what he described as a “historic” step forward in U.S.-China relations.
“We agreed on many things, with others, even of high importance, being very close to resolved,” Trump said.
Among the key outcomes, Trump said Xi authorized China to begin purchasing “massive amounts” of soybeans, sorghum, and other farm products, a move Trump said would make “our Farmers very happy.”
He encouraged American farmers to expand, echoing remarks from his first term: “Farmers should immediately go out and buy more land and larger tractors.”
Trump also stated that China will continue to maintain the open flow of rare earth elements, critical minerals, and magnets, which are essential for technology and defense manufacturing.
