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American farmers welcomed China's promise to buy some of their soybeans, but they cautioned this won't solve all their problems as they continue to deal with soaring prices for fertilizer, tractors, repair parts and seeds.

"China, which takes more than 60% of world soybean imports, has nearly completed booking cargoes from Brazil and Argentina through November, with limited purchases expected for December and January ahead of the Brazilian harvest.

The trade truce struck on Thursday between the United States and China gave American soybean farmers a lifeline they desperately needed after months of worry that an extended Chinese boycott would put them out of business.

Asian shares have retreated after President Donald Trump's meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Trump said the meeting was “amazing” and had resolved many issues.