China renews import licenses covering hundreds of U.S. beef processing plants, according to people familiar with the matter. The renewal occurs as President Donald Trump meets with China’s leader Xi Jinping in Beijing, with both governments seeking to stabilize commercial ties alongside broader geopolitical relations. The permits are renewed on Thursday and typically remain valid for five years, the sources say. The reporting frames the step as a revival of trade in U.S. beef, which had been subject to licensing and regulatory approvals linked to bilateral negotiations and implementation of market access rules. Senator Steve Daines, a Republican from Montana, is also cited in connection with the discussion of the renewal. The sources cited for the details asked not to be named because they were not authorized to speak publicly. Overall, the renewal signals continued progress on market access for U.S. beef producers during a high-level engagement between the two countries’ leaders.