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US and China detail $30 billion tariff-cut framework
The US and China have detailed a reciprocal tariff agreement covering consumer goods, agriculture, energy and industrial products.
Around 90% of covered products will have tariffs reduced to most-favored-nation rates.
More than 1,600 Chinese products will receive lower US tariff treatment.
China will reduce tariffs on 77 categories of American goods.
The reductions will take effect simultaneously after both countries complete their domestic procedures.
Washington and Beijing will also establish new councils covering trade, investment and agriculture.
US-China tariff agreement covers major consumer goods
The United States has released details of a previously agreed tariff framework with China covering about $30 billion in imports from each country, marking another step toward stabilizing trade relations between the world’s two largest economies.
Around 90% of the products included in the agreement will see tariffs reduced to most-favored-nation rates. The arrangement emerged from US-China economic and trade consultations held in New York and Washington between September 20 and 23.
More than 1,600 Chinese products imported by the US will qualify for reduced tariffs. The list includes household goods such as kitchenware, plates, bed linens, table linens, microwave ovens and small electrical appliances. Toys, sporting goods, children’s products, games and seasonal decorations are also covered.
China to cut tariffs on US agriculture and energy exports
China will reduce tariffs on 77 categories of American goods, with agricultural products receiving significant attention.
The list includes beef, lamb, poultry, seafood, dairy products, wheat, corn, rice, fruit and vegetables. American coal, timber, medical equipment and other energy and industrial products will also benefit from lower tariffs.
Tariff reductions on US coal are expected to support Chinese purchases in 2027 and 2028. The Trump administration said it would continue monitoring China’s commitments on agricultural and energy purchases while seeking greater market access for American farmers, manufacturers and businesses.
Both countries will implement the reductions simultaneously after completing the procedures required under their domestic laws. No specific implementation date has been announced.
New trade and investment talks planned
Washington and Beijing also agreed to establish a bilateral trade council focused on facilitating commerce in non-sensitive goods. An investment council and an agricultural working group will also be created, with the first agricultural meeting expected before the end of 2026.
The two sides reached an agreement in principle on financial services and established a separate dialogue on artificial intelligence led by Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
The next AI meeting is expected before the end of November. The countries will also establish a communication channel for managing AI-related incidents.
The tariff framework is limited relative to total US-China trade, but its scope across consumer goods, agriculture and energy could reduce costs for selected importers and exporters. More importantly, simultaneous implementation and the creation of permanent working groups may lower the risk of renewed trade tensions in the near term.
