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US, China Agree to $30 Billion Tariff Cuts and AI Dialogue in Major Breakthrough
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News18•28-09-2026, 09:24
US, China Agree to $30 Billion Tariff Cuts and AI Dialogue in Major Breakthrough
- •US and China reached an eight-point consensus during Xi Jinping's visit to the United States.
- •The agreement includes a reciprocal tariff-reduction arrangement covering $30 billion in goods.
- •Both nations will launch a dialogue on artificial intelligence, discussing risks and benefits.
- •An AI communication channel for incidents will be established, with another round of talks expected in November.
- •The deal aims to manage trade tensions while maintaining competition in technology and other strategic areas.
Key Questions Answered
The White House announced that the reciprocal tariff-reduction arrangement covers non-sensitive goods such as agricultural products, seafood, logs, and medical devices from the US, alongside Chinese goods like small appliances, toys, holiday decorations, and children's car seats.
The US and China agreed to launch a formal dialogue on artificial intelligence to discuss its risks and benefits, establish a communication channel for AI-related incidents, and hold another round of talks in November.
Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to Washington occurred from September 23 to 25, following earlier tariff negotiations and discussions that began after Trump visited Beijing in May.
