Hey fam! 🌏 Big shoutout to the Chinese mainland’s commerce chief Li Chenggang, who just sat down with a US agricultural trade squad in Beijing this week. They’re vibing on building a friendlier, tax-smart playground for farming imports and exports.
Since May, both sides have hosted five rounds of talks—think of them as open mics for trade issues—and progress is real. Li stressed that stable economic ties aren’t just a win for the two giants; they uplift global markets and bring more options to your dinner table.
He also pointed out that some roller-coaster moments in China-US farming trade this year came from extra import taxes (a.k.a. tariffs) imposed by the US. By dialing back these fees, we could see smoother flows of everything from US cherries to soybean goods hitting our favorite online grocery apps.
On the flip side, US farmers told Li they’re all in for expanding cooperation because they value the Chinese mainland market. They’re hoping these stable vibes will stick around so their produce can keep reaching folks across Asia.
Bottom line: when the US and the Chinese mainland team up on agriculture, we all win with more choices, better prices, and a boost for global food security. Stay tuned for more updates on how this duo’s trade dance unfolds! ✨
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China urges U.S. to foster favorable environment for cooperation
cgtn.com
