China’s customs authority has signed an agreement with Brazil to allow imports of Brazilian corn, the ministry of commerce said on Tuesday, as the governments of both nations seek to boost trade ties. The agreement on quarantine requirements for importing the corn was signed during talks between the nations this week.
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The two nations also agreed on a protocol for the export of Brazilian peanuts to China, the ministry said, and made progress on potential agreements over soy protein and soymeal.
In a separate statement, the Brazilian ag ministry said four protocols were signed for the export of cottonseed meal, thermo-processed beef and melon from Brazil to China, as well as the export of pears from China to Brazil.
