China Agrees To Purchase 11 U.S. Soybeans

https://theonion.com/china-agrees-to-purchase-11-u-s-soybeans/

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tal@lemmy.today · 42 pts · 308d

Well, maybe the children will have two dolls instead of 30 dolls. And maybe the two dolls will cost a couple bucks more than they would normally.

--- Donald Trump. Not The Onion.

I am extremely honored that President Xi has authorized China to begin the purchase of this unprecedented amount of American-grown soybeans—not merely nine or 10 beans, but 11 whole, intact beans.

--- Donald Trump. The Onion.

You've gotta keep a sharp eye out when you see those tariff discussion articles.

ApeNo1@lemmy.world · 16 pts · 308d (1 reply)

He said they were “magic” soy beans and worth far more than what we exchanged for them. I am the worlds best deal maker.

bradorsomething@ttrpg.network · 2 pts · 307d

I was tempted to write that article, actually, but I went with the Time Beavers instead.

GuyFawkes@midwest.social · 6 pts · 308d

Better negotiator woulda sold at least 11 pods!