Trump announces tariff cuts and Chinese purchase commitments after Xi meeting

Reporting and findings

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   After meeting Xi, Trump said the United States would reduce fentanyl-related tariffs on Chinese goods from 20% to 10%, while U.S. officials announced Chinese commitments on rare-earth exports and soybean purchases; Associated Press cautioned that several terms were temporary or unconfirmed and largely unwound prior escalation.

   • Associated Press: Trump cuts tariffs on China after meeting Xi in South KoreaAnnounced tariff, rare-earth, and soybean terms; AP implementation caveats
   • Associated Press: Deal between the US and China is undoing damage from a self-inflicted trade warAnnounced tariff, rare-earth, and soybean terms; AP implementation caveats