US farmers to visit China officials, import expo as trade tensions linger
This year’s trip takes on extra significance and urgency as both countries seek to stabilise ties
The US government is set to dispatch a group of American growers and exporters of agricultural products to China in the coming autumn for exchanges with Chinese officials in Beijing, followed by a high-profile presence at a key import fair in Shanghai.
This will mark the third year that the US Department of Agriculture has organised an annual trip to China, the largest overseas market for American farmers.
But this year’s journey, likely in November, will take on extra significance and urgency, as both countries seek to stabilise ties while Beijing is still seen slashing purchases from the US as trade tensions linger.
About 20 participants comprising state representatives, agricultural associations and exporters will set up booths inside the 350-square-metre (3,900-square-foot) American pavilion.
In 2024, the American Pavilion at the import expo had 14 US exhibitors and 2023’s number was 17.