Diplomacy
US, China Agree to Cut Tariffs and Set Up AI Channel
The Hill · 4 hours ago · Read the Full Story on The Hill
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The U.S. and China have agreed to lower tariffs on $30 billion worth of goods, launch talks on artificial intelligence, and strengthen military communications following a presidential summit.
- The U.S. and China agreed to lower tariffs on $30 billion worth of goods imported from each other.
- Tariff reductions will apply to noncritical products, including agricultural and energy-related goods.
- The proposal was first discussed during President Trump's May summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing.
- Washington and Beijing extended their broader trade truce by two months, moving the deadline from November 10 to January 10.
- The two countries agreed to establish a channel for handling AI-related incidents and hold talks on AI risks and benefits.
- The first AI-specific talk is scheduled for November.
- President Trump created an “AI Force” and plans to name an “AI czar,” while ruling out Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for the role.
- The U.S. and China plan to sign a memorandum of understanding to strengthen military crisis communications and prevent armed forces confrontations.
- Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded his three-day state visit to Washington, D.C., and returned to Beijing on Saturday.
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