China asks state firms to halt purchases of U.S. soybeans, pork, say sources | Financial Post

China asks state firms to halt purchases of U.S. soybeans, pork, say sources | Financial Post: BEIJING — China has asked its state-owned firms to halt purchases of soybeans and pork from the United States, two people familiar with the matter said, after Washington said it would eliminate special U.S. treatment for Hong Kong to punish Beijing.