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US-China Trade Deal and Domestic Politics

Updated 2026-05-17 21:15 UTC 1 source Neutral

The White House announced a deal for China to purchase $17 billion in U.S. agricultural products annually, following President Trump's recent visit. Meanwhile, GOP lawmakers are pushing for a third budget reconciliation bill amid conservative pressure.

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The Hill
Conservatives are calling on the House to pass a third GOP-only bill through the special reconciliation process to boost Pentagon funding and address alleged fraud in federal programs by the August recess — an extremely aggressive timeline that is sure to face headwinds in the slim majority. Chief a
2026-05-17 21:00 UTC
The Hill
The White House said Sunday that China is set to purchase at least $17 billion in agricultural products from the U.S. per year, a move that comes after President Trump’s recent China trip. In a fact sheet released Sunday, the White House said that Trump, while in China, “negotiated a sweeping packag
2026-05-17 21:07 UTC
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