US, China Discuss Cutting Tariffs On US LNG Ahead Of Xi Visit

By Jarrett Renshaw

Sept 18 (Reuters) – The US and China are discussing a plan to reduce or eliminate China’s tariffs on American LNG as part of a broader package of energy and agriculture agreements that could be announced when Chinese President Xi Jinping visits Washington next week, according to two people briefed on the discussions.

The potential relief on US exports of liquefied natural gas is being discussed alongside a broader framework under which the US and China would each cut tariffs on about $30 billion of goods, the people said.

China imposed a 15% tariff on US LNG