China Eases Restrictions on US Beef, Poultry Following Beijing Summit

China also wants the United States to recognize the coastal Chinese province of Shandong as a ‘bird flu-free zone.’
China Eases Restrictions on US Beef, Poultry Following Beijing Summit
U.S. President Donald Trump is greeted by Chinese leader Xi Jinping during a welcome ceremony in Beijing on May 14, 2026. Alex Wong/Getty Images
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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.

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