China and US Agree to Reciprocal Tariff Cuts on $30 Billion in Goods
Beijing says tariffs on about 90% of covered products will fall to most-favored-nation rates under the new agreement.
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China and the United States have agreed to reciprocal cuts to tariffs covering roughly $30 billion worth of goods, China's Commerce Ministry announced.
Under the agreement, tariffs on about 90% of the products covered will be reduced to most-favored-nation (MFN) rates, the ministry said, marking a notable easing of duties between the two economies.
Wider trade context
The tariff-cut agreement comes amid a broader effort by Washington and Beijing to stabilize economic ties following periods of tension over trade imbalances and technology restrictions.
The Commerce Ministry did not specify which products fall outside the 90% figure or provide a timeline for when the reduced rates take effect.
Sources
- China, US agree to reciprocal tariff cuts on $30B worth of goods — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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