China's US soybean imports soar after 'phase one' trade deal

Amount doubles in November, but Brazil remains biggest supplier

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An American farmer checks soybeans. China has increased its U.S. soybean purchases after it reached an interim trade deal with Washington. © Reuters

MARRIAN ZHOU, Nikkei staff writer

NEW YORK -- China's soybean imports spiked in November following the interim trade deal with the U.S.

Imports reached roughly 8.3 million tons of soybeans, which increased 53.7% compared with the same period last year, according to customs data. 

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