China Halts Some U.S. Farm Imports, Threatening Trade Deal
- Sinograin, Cofco told to halt soy imports as relations worsen
- Move comes after Trump chastises Beijing over Hong Kong
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Chinese government officials told major state-run agricultural companies to pause purchases of some American farm goods including soybeans as Beijing evaluates the ongoing escalation of tensions with the U.S. over Hong Kong, according to people familiar with the situation.