<div id="readability-page-1">Major trade pledge: China will buy at least $17 billion in U.S. agricultural goods annually through 2028, expanding beyond soybeans to beef, poultry, grains, and cotton. Domestic price squeeze: U.S. beef prices have reached $6.90 per pound, with fast-food chains and consumers feeling the pinch from persistent food inflation. Political backlash: MAGA-aligned figures criticize exporting beef to China amid record domestic prices, calling for prioritizing affordable supply at home.</div>

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<p>China has pledged to purchase at least $17 billion in U.S. agricultural goods annually through 2028, including beef, poultry, grains, and cotton. However, U.S. beef prices have surged to $6.90 per pound, leading to criticism from MAGA-aligned figures who argue that exporting beef to China should be reconsidered in light of domestic price pressures.</p>

China’s $17B US farm deal sparks beef export backlash