National Sorghum Producers welcomes China sorghum announcement, calls for lasting trade commitments
WASHINGTON (Nov. 3, 2025) — The National Sorghum Producers commends President Donald Trump, his administration—including the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. Department of the Treasury—and congressional leaders following the President’s announcement that China has authorized the resumption of purchases of U.S. sorghum.
“The President’s meeting with President Xi, and sorghum being named, reflects sorghum’s importance to trade with China,” said Tim Lust, CEO of National Sorghum Producers. “Exports are vital to our industry, and today’s progress opens the door; however, we encourage the administration to finalize minimum purchase agreements with China of at least five million metric tons per year, reflecting the historical average of U.S. sorghum exports to the country. This will ensure consistent, reliable demand that provides long-term certainty for American sorghum growers.”
“We’re encouraged by this progress and look forward to seeing it translate into significant commercial sales in the days ahead,” said Amy France, chair of National Sorghum Producers and a farmer from Scott City, Kansas. “True success will come when we see shipments moving and grain flowing again from U.S. farms to our customers in China.”
The announcement marks a critical milestone in restoring trade flows and expanding global demand for U.S. sorghum. NSP urges the administration to continue building on this progress by pursuing concrete, enforceable trade commitments that provide lasting market access and real stability for U.S. sorghum producers.
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National Sorghum Producers represents U.S. sorghum producers and serves as the voice of the sorghum industry coast to coast through legislative and regulatory representation and education. To learn more about NSP, visit www.sorghumgrowers.com.