China and US reach tentative tariff reduction agreement after summit talks
China and the United States have reached a tentative agreement to reduce tariffs and ease trade restrictions following high-level summit talks. The deal includes reciprocal tariff cuts, suspension of retaliatory measures, and China's commitment to lift export controls on critical minerals. The agreement, known as the 'Kuala Lumpur Joint Arrangement,' may positively influence global markets and risk appetite, including digital assets.
- ▪The agreement involves a 10 percentage point reduction in U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports, particularly targeting goods linked to fentanyl flows.
- ▪China will suspend retaliatory tariffs and non-tariff measures against U.S. goods imposed since March 2025, lowering its tariff rate on U.S. exports to about 21.9%.
- ▪Beijing has agreed to eliminate export controls on rare earth elements and critical minerals, which are essential for semiconductor and blockchain hardware production.
- ▪The deal also includes a halt to Chinese retaliation against U.S. semiconductor firms and a relaxation of trade restrictions affecting the tech sector.
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