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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 US liquefied natural gas (LNG) ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Washington, as part of a broader trade deal that includes tariff cuts on $30 billion of goods. This potential tariff relief could reopen the Chinese market to US LNG exporters amid a major expansion phase of US LNG capacity.
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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Chinese tariffs on your US LNG exports look set for a big cut or removal, opening a vital market just as US LNG capacity surges. You should start lining up these Chinese buyers now before the deal is official.
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3 sources · first reported 18 Sep 2026 · latest 19 Sep 2026
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