China's top trade negotiator meets with US agricultural trade delegation

​China's ​lead trade ‌negotiator Li Chenggang ​met with a US agricultural ‌trade delegation on Monday, the Chinese commerce ministry said on ‌Tuesday. Both sides exchanged views ‌on topics such as China-US economic and trade relations and bilateral ⁠agricultural ​product trade ⁠cooperation, the ministry said.

Chinese buying of ⁠US farm goods other ​than soybeans is on track for ⁠a seven-year low this year ⁠despite ​an agreement to purchase billions of dollars in ⁠imports, a Reuters analysis of customs ⁠data ⁠showed, underscoring long-running uncertainties about the deal.