China has also agreed to remove its import ban on wheat and other grains from the Pacific Northwest. Export prospects for soybean oil are also bright, as China phases out quantitative restrictions and liberalizes trade completely by 2006. China is the world's largest consumer of pork, but import barriers have effectively denied access to American pork products. This reduction in tariffs, along with China's agreement to eliminate unscientific barriers, will result in substantial marketing opportunities for high-quality and competitively priced U.S. pork. While China currently imports a small quantity of beef, income growth and increased consumption among the urban populations should significantly increase demand for U.S. beef.
China is already the second-leading market for U.S. poultry exports.
Under the Agreement, China will establish a large, low-duty TRQ for cotton with a substantial share reserved for private importers, which should lead to expanded U.S. cotton sales. China will cut tariffs on a number of fruits and fruit products exported by the United States, including citrus, apples, and grapes, and will be obliged to remove unjustified import bans. While China is a major producer of citrus and other fruits, U.S. producers will benefit from access to major markets that are not adequately served by China's producers. China also made a bilateral commitment to lift its ban on imports of citrus fruit from California, Arizona, Texas, and Florida.