Analysts evaluate the implementation of US-China trade truce commitments
- China has purchased nearly half of its 25 million ton annual commitment for U.S. soybeans, including roughly one million tons in a single week in September.
- U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer stated that about 140 Boeing aircraft are in a good state with orders for another 10 being written, though customers and delivery timelines remain undisclosed.
- Chinese shipments of rare earths magnets to the U.S. recovered following a suspension of export controls, but dropped to 512 metric tons in August, marking a 20% decline from July.
- Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg downplayed expectations for a single 200-aircraft announcement, noting that individual Chinese airlines will place orders at their own pace.