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Grains Fall as Traders Await Signs of Chinese Purchases After Tariff Cuts

Crop futures declined after the United States and China outlined plans to reduce tariffs on several agricultural products. Traders were waiting for concrete evidence of Chinese purchases following a summit last week between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, according to Bloomberg.

Crop futures eased after the United States and China detailed plans to cut tariffs on a range of agricultural products.

Traders were awaiting concrete signs of Chinese buying after last week’s summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, Bloomberg reported.

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Bloomberg — Grains Fall as Traders Seek China Buying Signs After Tariff Cuts