Soybean futures fell, reversing course after comments from US officials during their China trip offered little beyond existing pledges and few new details on potential agricultural purchases. Corn futures also pared gains.
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Send a tip to our reporters Site feedback: Take our Survey New Window Facebook X LinkedIn Email Link Gift By Hallie Gu and Ben Westcott May 15, 2026 at 2:17 AM UTC Updated on May 15, 2026 at 7:35 AM UTC Bookmark Save Soybean futures fell, reversing course after comments from US officials during their China trip offered little beyond existing pledges and few new details on potential agricultural purchases. Corn futures also pared gains.
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said China will make large purchases of American agricultural products, while President Donald Trump emphasized the nation will look at “a lot of soybeans for our farmers.” But so far, no new deals have been announced on the oilseed.
