The U.S. and China plan to reduce import duties on $60 billion worth of ordinary goods, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer recently announced.
“As a direct result of the strong relationship between President [Donald] Trump and President Xi [Jinping], the United States and China, under the auspices of the new Board of Trade, have recommended $30 billion of trade in non-sensitive goods on each side that could benefit from more favorable tariff treatment in the future, Greer said.
U.S.-China Board of Trade's Framework
Under “The ‘30-For-30’ Framework,” a trade agreement by the U.S.-China Board of Trade, both nations have agreed to reduce tariffs on several items from both countries, including more than 1,600 U.S. items and 77 Chinese items.
The U.S.-China Board of Trade was established in May 2026, during President Trump’s visit to Beijing.
The Board serves as a bilateral mechanism to manage trade in ordinary goods between Washington and Beijing.
“From agricultural products to medical devices, President Trump is unlocking improved market access for about 30 percent of U.S. exports to China, while benefiting consumers with imports from China of household goods, toys, and other products that the U.S. generally does not import from other countries,” Greer affirmed. “The Trump Administration will continue to pursue fair, balanced, and reciprocal trade with China by ensuring compliance with commitments on agricultural and energy purchases, pursuing balanced trade in non-sensitive goods, and securing market access for American farmers, manufacturers, businesses, and workers.”
Xi's Recent Visit to D.C.
The tariff reduction plan comes just days after President Trump’s summit with President Xi in Washington, D.C., marking the Chinese leader’s second state visit since his first in 2015.
President Trump hosted the Chinese leader, personally greeting him at Joint Base Andrews and hosting a state dinner alongside several government and business leaders.
During the summit, both leaders also discussed the conflict in Iran, artificial intelligence (AI), and Taiwan.
