The White House announced China will purchase at least $17bn in US agricultural goods annually through 2028, following a summit between Trump and Xi. China will also restore market access for US beef and resume poultry imports. The announcement has not yet been confirmed by China.
India and New Zealand are set to sign a Free Trade Agreement on Monday at Bharat Mandapam. The deal aims to boost bilateral trade to $5 billion, provide duty-free access for Indian exports, and facilitate workforce mobility for professionals.
Analysis of Spain's diplomatic engagement with China under PM Sanchez reveals a pattern of minimal returns: four visits since 2023 have yielded only agricultural market access (almonds, persimmons, pork, cherries, pistachios, poultry, dried figs) while Sanchez claims historic diplomatic achievement. The article argues Spain has secured no meaningful strategic concessions, reciprocal market access, or significant investment, raising questions about whether Madrid has subordinated its traditional Western alignment to Beijing without commensurate gain.
