China halts some American farm imports in growing rift with US over Hong Kong

Chinese officials

Chinese officials have reportedly ordered major agricultural companies to pause purchases of some US farm goods, including soybeans. The move comes amid heightened tensions with Washington over Hong Kong.

According to media reports, China’s key importers of farm goods, COFCO and Sinograin, have been told to suspend purchases of US soybeans, pork and other goods. However, sources told Bloomberg that private companies haven’t been told to stop their imports.

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