China resumes soybean purchases from the U.S. as trade relations improve

China has resumed soybean purchases from the U.S. following a trade agreement, boosting farmer morale. The trade thaw, initiated by a recent agreement, sees China placing orders after a purchasing freeze last fall. However, planting costs remain high, and purchases have not yet reached pre-trade war levels. Soybeans are a significant U.S. export, with China being a major buyer. While the U.S. claims a substantial agricultural purchase agreement, China has not confirmed the figures.