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US & China Discuss $30 Billion Tariff Cuts Each Ahead Of Trump-Xi Summit
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What Happened?
The US and China are negotiating a $30 billion reciprocal tariff reduction for each country, totaling $60 billion. This discussion occurred during the first meeting of the bilateral Trade Council on November 13.
Key points
- The tariff reduction discussions involve approximately $30 billion worth of goods from each country.
- China's Commerce Ministry reported 'candid, in-depth and constructive exchanges' during the meeting.
- The proposed arrangement includes $17 billion worth of US agricultural products for China in 2024.
- Chinese purchases of US agricultural goods are reportedly at a seven-year low this year.
- The next Trump-Xi meeting is expected to occur on November 17 during the APEC forum in Shenzhen.
Key insights
- Successful tariff reductions may lead to improved agricultural trade between the two nations.
- Continued negotiations could ease ongoing commercial tensions in US-China relations.
- The outcome of the Trump-Xi meeting may influence future trade policies.
Why it matters
The outcome of these negotiations could significantly impact trade relations between the US and China.
Source
Times Now
