U. S. Farmers Seek New Opportunities in China Amid Trade Challenges

Farmers from the United States are planning a trip to China this fall. This trip is to strengthen their business ties with China. The trip is important because trade between the two countries has been difficult lately. The U. S. Department of Agriculture is organizing this trip. It is the third year in a row for this event. This year, the trip is more important because trade between the U. S. and China is not going well. The farmers will go to Beijing and Shanghai. In Shanghai, they will show their products at a big trade show. This show is called the China International Import Expo. The U. S. will have a big booth at the show. About 20 groups will be there. They will show different farm products like meat, rice, and wine. The U. S. hopes to sell more farm products to China. But lately, China has been buying less from the U. S. Instead, China is buying more from Brazil. This is bad for U. S. farmers. They are under a lot of financial stress. The U. S. and China are trying to improve their relationship. Recently, top officials from both countries have talked on the phone. They are trying to find ways to work together better. Experts say that both countries benefit from trading farm products. U. S. crops are good quality and not too expensive. This makes them a good choice for China.