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US, China discuss cutting tariffs on US LNG ahead of Xi visit
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Fusion42 · 19 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The US and China are negotiating to reduce or eliminate China's tariffs on American LNG as part of a wider deal on energy and agriculture that could be announced during President Xi Jinping's upcoming visit to Washington. This move could reopen the Chinese market to US LNG exporters, supporting demand for new US LNG export capacity currently being developed.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Climate Tech, and 3 sources have reported it between 18 Sep 2026 and 19 Sep 2026.
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You face a sudden opening to sell LNG into China again as tariffs might drop with Xi’s visit. Get ready to pitch now because new US export projects need buyers fast or risk delay.
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3 sources · first reported 18 Sep 2026 · latest 19 Sep 2026
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