Trade developments remain a major focus for agriculture as U.S. officials continue negotiations with China and other global trading partners.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer are scheduled to meet with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in Paris this weekend as part of ongoing efforts to rebalance trade between the two countries. The talks come ahead of a potential presidential visit to Beijing later this month and represent another step in continued engagement between the two nations as both sides work toward a more stable trade relationship.
Recent export data continues to highlight the importance of global markets for U.S. sorghum. According to USDA, net sales for the 2025-2026 marketing year reached 99,800 metric tons for the week, a notable increase from the previous week and 12 percent above the prior four-week average. China led new sales with more than 127,000 metric tons booked, with additional purchases reported from Spain, Mexico and Japan.
Weekly export shipments totaled more than 209,000 metric tons, running 8 percent above the prior four-week average. China remained the leading destination, accounting for more than 133,000 metric tons of shipments during the reporting period, followed by Spain, Mexico and Japan.
Over the past four months alone, more than 3 million metric tons of U.S. sorghum have been sold to China, demonstrating the continued strength of the market for American sorghum.
While National Sorghum Producers continues working to expand market access and develop new opportunities in countries around the world, China remains an essential export destination for the commodity. Maintaining strong trade relationships while opening new markets will remain a key priority as the industry works to grow both domestic and international demand for U.S. sorghum.
