China Removes U.S. Retaliatory Trade Measures in Major Agreement

The U.S. and China have reached a trade agreement that includes China removing retaliatory non-tariff measures against the U.S. and committing to significant purchases of U.S. soybeans and wheat. China will also ease export controls on rare-earth materials and take steps to curb fentanyl flow, while the U.S. will reduce tariffs and extend certain tariff waivers. This development boosted soybean and wheat futures in trading. Additionally, the National Corn Growers Association urged the EPA to reallocate small-refiner waivers to ensure a balanced Renewable Fuels Standard. Meanwhile, in entertainment, the popular anime Solo Leveling, which had a strong year in 2025, will likely not return in 2026, with the anime Jujutsu Kaisen set to take its place as the prominent action series. Lastly, new word game Hurdle offers a fresh challenge for daily puzzle enthusiasts.