All top stories · This edition

US, China Agree to Cut $60 Billion in Tariffs

September 28, 2026

Summary

The US and China announced reciprocal tariff cuts on $60 billion worth of products, with each country lowering tariffs on $30 billion of goods. The agreement follows a meeting between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, though some agricultural markets were left wanting more.

How coverage differs

Left outlets emphasize the tangible product impact of the $60 billion tariff cuts, while right outlets focus on the reciprocal nature and the Trump-Xi meeting's role in the agreement.

  • Left: US and China agree to tariff cuts on diverse goods Left-leaning outlets emphasize the specific products involved in the tariff cuts, such as coal and toys, highlighting the tangible impact of the agreement. They frame the deal as a significant development following the meeting between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
  • Center: Reciprocal tariff cuts detailed after US-China presidential meeting Center outlets report on the agreement between the U.S. and China to cut tariffs on $60 billion worth of products, specifying that each country will lower tariffs on $30 billion of goods. They provide details on what qualifies for these tariff reductions and note the broader market reactions.
  • Right: Reciprocal tariff cuts announced, boosting bilateral trade prospects Right-leaning outlets focus on the reciprocal nature of the tariff cuts, detailing the $30 billion product lists released by both the U.S. and China. They present the agreement as a direct outcome of the Trump-Xi meeting, underscoring the administration's efforts.

Coverage by lane

Left

  • US and China agree to cut tariffs on $60 billion worth of goods, from coal to toys - CNN

Center

  • US, China agree to cut tariffs on $60B worth of products
  • U.S., China to lower tariffs on $60 billion of goods. Here's what qualifies
  • Stocks Fall, Oil Rises as Iran Refuses to Soften Demands; US, China to Cut Tariffs

Right

  • U.S. and China release reciprocal $30 billion product lists for tariff cuts after Trump-Xi meeting

More from this edition

  • UK arrests five near US-used air base on terror suspicion; Iran link probed
  • Pope Leo XIV praises European democracy, decries sexual abuse and assisted dying
  • Hurricane Polo threatens Mexico's Baja California; Nolo skirts Hawaii
  • South Korea Demands Ukraine Apology Over North Korean POW Disclosure
  • Channel crossing attempt kills three, including child, off French coast
  • Nvidia unveils AI security platform to block rogue agents
  • India mosque demolitions spark police clashes; rape accountability urged
  • Trump rejects Iran's Strait of Hormuz proposal; oil prices rise