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Latest U.S.-China Agriculture Talks Expand Purchasing Pledges Beyond Soybeans

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The Trump-Xi Summit concluded with an agricultural purchase pledge that would return U.S.-China agricultural trade to pre-2025 levels if fulfilled.

CSIS Charts — June 1, 2026

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How Might the Trump-Xi Summit Impact U.S. Farmers?

The U.S. agricultural industry has borne the brunt of the recent U.S.-China trade conflict. Now, farmers watch closely as Presidents Trump and Xi seek a potential agreement in Beijing, but longer-term structural trends make a quick fix unlikely.

Commentary by Hugh Grant-Chapman — May 13, 2026

How is the Iran War Impacting China's Economy?

This report analyzes the most important economic impacts of the Iran war on China and shows that while China is better positioned than others, the conflict threatens China’s economy in key ways.

Commentary by CSIS Scholars — April 30, 2026

Rare Earth Export Restrictions One Year Later

China’s 2025 rare earth export restrictions exposed a critical U.S. national security vulnerability. Washington responded with billions in financing and global partnerships. One year on, we assess the response—and how far the United States still is from true resilience.

Brief by Gracelin Baskaran and Meredith Schwartz — April 27, 2026

Reining in the Export Control Arms Race

Export controls are evolving from a national security policy tool to an instrument of economic coercion. When Trump and Xi meet next in May, reining in the arms race should be at the top of the agenda.

Commentary by Kate Koren, Scott Kennedy, Philip Luck, and Ilaria Mazzocco — April 10, 2026