The Soybean Equation: Calculating China's True Intentions The recent farm deal between China and the United States has been hailed as a major breakthrough in bilateral trade relations.
However, beneath the surface lies a complex web of numbers and motivations that threatens to undermine its success.
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer is optimistic about China buying a 10 figure sum in agricultural products annually, but analysts on both sides caution that the scope of this deal depends heavily on the math – and Beijing's willingness to play by the rules.