Trump Xi Summit's Empty Victories The White House's triumphant announcement following last week's bilateral summit in Beijing may be just that – a triumph of spin over substance. China has indeed agreed to buy more U.
S. soybeans, address American access to rare earths, and establish boards of trade and investment to facilitate discussions. However, the devil lies in the details.
The White House claims China will purchase at least $17 billion worth of U. S. agricultural goods annually through 2028, but fails to provide concrete numbers or context for this commitment.