US, China Discuss Cutting Tariffs On US LNG Ahead Of Xi Visit
The US and China are discussing reducing or eliminating China's tariffs on American LNG as part of a broader package of energy and agriculture agreements ahead of a September 24 meeting between Trump and Xi. China's 15% tariff on US LNG, imposed in February 2025, halted the trade, with US exports to China falling from 64 vessels in 2024 to effectively zero in 2025. The discussions are not final, and neither the White House nor the Chinese embassy responded to requests for comment.
Why it matters: This matters for the energy theme because restoring Chinese demand would help absorb new US LNG export capacity.