Trump to Ask China to Buy Soybeans. Why It’s a Hard Sell.
1. Trump to discuss soybean purchases with Xi Jinping at upcoming summit. 2. U.S. farmers suffer due to tariffs, losing market share to South America. 3. Expectations of a bailout package for farmers due to trade pressures. 4. Expanded U.S. export controls complicate negotiations with China. 5. Past agreements with China on agricultural products remain unfulfilled.