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Trump-Xi summit yields trade deals; China to buy billions in US ag products

May 18, 2026

Summary

Following President Trump's meeting with Xi Jinping, China agreed to buy 'at least' $17 billion worth of US agricultural goods annually, including beef and poultry. The summit also led to agreements on establishing trade and investment bodies.

How coverage differs

  • Left: White House touts China trade deal, but details remain sparse Left-leaning outlets like Al Jazeera English reported on China's commitment to buy billions in US agricultural goods after the Trump-Xi talks. They highlighted the specific figure of 'at least' $17 billion annually for products such as beef and poultry, framing the outcome as a significant development in US-China trade relations.
  • Center: Bilateral summit produces trade agreements and sets diplomatic course Center outlets like Bloomberg Politics and AP Top News reported on the outcomes of the Trump-Xi summit, focusing on China's agreement to boost trade for US agricultural products such as beef and poultry. They also covered President Trump's subsequent briefing with South Korea’s Lee and discussed the implications for Taiwan.

Coverage by lane

Left

  • US says China to buy billions in agricultural goods after Trump-Xi talks

Center

  • Trump Briefs South Korea’s Lee After Summit in Beijing
  • White House touts deals on soybeans and rare earths after Trump-Xi summit, while China talks up tariff cuts
  • China agrees to boost trade for US ag products such as beef and poultry following Trump-Xi summit - AP News
  • Mainland China’s Wu Yongping on what the Xi-Trump summit means for Taiwan
  • China Says It Has Agreed With U.S. to Set Up Trade and Investment Bodies
  • China’s Military Vows to Raise Trust With US After Xi-Trump Meet

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