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China, US discuss tariffs, farm trade ahead of Xi-Trump meeting

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China and the United States held their first trade council meeting on November 13 to discuss tariff cuts, agricultural trade, and the implementation of previous economic talks. The discussion centered on a proposed $60 billion package of reciprocal tariff cuts, which includes a plan for China to purchase $17 billion worth of US farm goods annually through 2028. While Beijing is urging Washington to finalize the deal, customs data suggests Chinese purchases of US farm goods other than soybeans are on track to hit a seven-year low in 2026. The reporting highlights the persistent uncertainty surrounding these trade agreements ahead of a scheduled meeting between Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump on November 19 in Shenzhen.
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On November 13, 2026, China and the United States held their first trade council meeting to discuss tariff cuts, agricultural trade, and other issues. According to China’s Commerce Ministry, the two sides had candid and constructive exchanges on implementing previous trade agreements, including a reciprocal US$30 billion (S$38.6 billion) tariff-cut arrangement. The meeting took place days before an expected leaders' meeting in Shenzhen. The ministry stated that both sides will continue to use the council to address trade concerns and expand cooperation, but did not announce any new agreements. Previously, in September 2026, Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump proposed a US$60 billion package of reciprocal tariff cuts, including roughly US$17 billion worth of US farm goods that China imported in 2024, though this plan remains unfinalized.

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“The two sides held candid, in-depth and constructive exchanges on implementing the outcomes of previous China-US economic and trade talks, including tariffs, a reciprocal ‘US$30 billion (S$38.6 billion)-for-US$30 billion’ tariff-cut arrangement, agricultural trade and other issues of mutual concern,” the ministry said.
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Both sides will continue using the council to address trade concerns, expand cooperation and reduce outstanding issues, the ministry added.
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China, US discuss tariffs, farm trade ahead of Xi-Trump meeting AI generated asserted
China → discuss → meeting
China and the United States discussed tariff cuts, agricultural trade and other issues at their first trade council meeting on Nov 13, China’s Commerce Ministry said on Nov 14, days ahead of an expected leaders’ meeting in Shenzhen later in November. asserted
Ministry → discuss → November
“The two sides held candid, in-depth and constructive exchanges on implementing the outcomes of previous China-US economic and trade talks, including tariffs, a reciprocal ‘US$30 billion (S$38.6 billion)-for-US$30 billion’ tariff-cut arrangement, agricultural trade and other issues of mutual concern,” the ministry said. asserted
ministry → hold → concern
It did not say whether any agreements were reached. asserted
agreements → say → ?
Both sides will continue using the council to address trade concerns, expand cooperation and reduce outstanding issues, the ministry added. asserted
ministry → continue → issues
Following a September summit between Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump in Washington, the two sides proposed a US$60 billion package of reciprocal tariff cuts, including roughly US$17 billion worth of US farm goods that China imported in 2024, but the plan has yet to be finalised. asserted
plan → follow → 2024
Chinese purchases of US farm goods other than soybeans are on track to hit a seven-year low in 2026, despite an agreement to buy US$17 billion annually through 2028, a Reuters analysis of customs data showed earlier in November, underscoring persistent uncertainty over the deal. asserted
analysis → hit → deal
Beijing has repeatedly urged Washington to implement the US$60 billion tariff-reduction deal, calling it a prerequisite for increasing purchases of US farm goods. asserted
Beijing → urge → goods
The White House said Trump will meet Xi on Nov 19 on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Shenzhen. asserted
Trump → say → Shenzhen
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