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U.S. and China Extend Trade Truce Two Months

By Drooid · Sep 30, 2026, 3:12 PM UTC · How we work

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The United States and China extended trade truce by two months, moving expiry to Jan. 10, 2027.
Both sides finalized tariff cuts covering $30 billion of non-sensitive goods.
The United States cut tariffs on agricultural products, seafood, logs, timber, and medical devices.
China lowered tariffs on small home appliances, toys and children’s car seats.
The parties created an AI dialogue, plan a November meeting, and set up a channel for AI accidents.

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Story summary

The United States and China extended trade truce by two months, moving expiry to Jan. 10, 2027.
Both sides finalized tariff cuts covering $30 billion of non-sensitive goods.
The United States cut tariffs on agricultural products, seafood, logs, timber, and medical devices.
China lowered tariffs on small home appliances, toys and children’s car seats.
The parties created an AI dialogue, plan a November meeting, and set up a channel for AI accidents.