US – China to Establish A Joint Trade Board

The United States and China have reached a preliminary consensus on trade priorities following high-level meetings in Beijing. The agreement includes plans to establish a U.S.-China Board of Trade and a U.S.-China Board of Investment, designed to help manage bilateral trade across selected goods and address market access issues.

Agriculture is a central focus. China committed to purchasing at least $17 billion in U.S. agricultural products through 2028, in addition to prior soybean commitments. The agreement also restores or expands access for U.S. beef facilities and outlines a path for resuming eligible U.S. poultry imports. The U.S., meanwhile, said it would work through Chinese concerns involving dairy, aquatic products, and bonsai exports.

Beyond agriculture, the two countries also discussed rare earth supply chains, Boeing aircraft purchases, aircraft parts, and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

For shippers, this signals potential movement across key trade lanes, but details remain fluid. TLC is monitoring the situation closely and helping customers stay aligned as tariff, capacity, and sourcing conditions evolve. Fast freight, handled with TLC — steady, sharp, and built for complexity.