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US, China list goods for tariff cuts

Published Monday, September 28, 2026 · Updated September 28

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  • Tariff Reduction Details — 3 sources

Media Analysis

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The US and China have announced an agreement to reduce tariffs on $60 billion worth of trade, with the White House releasing lists of products that could see lower tariffs on $30 billion in goods from each side. China's Commerce Ministry also issued a list of U.S. agricultural goods, excluding soybeans, that will benefit from tariff cuts.

Key points missing from some outlets

  • The commitment by China to import 10 million metric tons of US coal in 2027 and 2028 was mentioned by Channel News Asia but not by the other outlets reviewed here.
  • The agreement to form a trade council to discuss reciprocal tariff cuts was noted by The Hindu but not by the other sources gathered for this topic.

What We Know — Key Points

  • Washington and Beijing announced details of an agreement to reduce tariffs on $60 billion worth of trade.
  • The White House released lists of products that could benefit from lower tariffs under an arrangement with China affecting US$30 billion in goods in each direction.
  • China's Commerce Ministry issued a tariff-reduction list on September 28, 2026, for U.S. agricultural goods, excluding soybeans.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

Tariff Reduction Details
  • Al Jazeera English

    Washington and Beijing have announced details of an agreement to reduce tariffs on $60 billion worth of trade following a summit between Trump and Xi.

  • Channel News Asia

    The White House has released lists of products that the US and China could tax less, affecting US$30 billion in goods in each direction, following a summit between President Trump and President Xi Jinping. This agreement aims to provide reduced tariff treatment for non-sensitive goods, with China also committing to import 10 million metric tons of US coal in 2027 and 2028.

  • The Hindu

    China has announced tariff cuts on a wide range of U.S. agricultural products, including corn, wheat, meat, and dairy, but notably excluded soybeans from the reduction list. This move follows a summit between leaders Xi Jinping and Donald Trump, with both nations agreeing to form a trade council to discuss reciprocal tariff cuts.

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