- President Trump returned from China with no concrete trade deals, leaving soybean farmers anxious.
- Trump and Chinese President Xi emphasized personal relationship over policy specifics in bilateral talks.
- Discussions included Taiwan, trade, and Iran's nuclear program, but yielded
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