China also wants the United States to recognize the coastal Chinese province of Shandong as a ‘bird flu-free zone.’
China will soon see a surge in American beef products. The beef export agreement is part of a series of preliminary deals announced by the Chinese Commerce Ministry on May 16, following a two-day summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing.
A ministry spokesperson called the discussions “overall balanced and positive” while announcing that the countries will establish a Trade Council, create an Investment Council, and work together to remove trade barriers involving agricultural goods.
As part of the deal, Beijing will provide a pathway for more U.S.-based beef processing plants to export to the Asian country, while separately easing restrictions on U.S. poultry.