Trump, XI announce one-year pause on some reciprocal tariffs

Trump and Xi Announce Tariff Truce

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping have agreed to extend a tariff truce, roll back export controls, and reduce other trade barriers.

The agreement includes halving fentanyl-related tariffs on Chinese goods and pausing sweeping controls on rare-earth magnets.

China would pause controls on rare-earth magnets in exchange for a U.S. agreement to roll back restrictions on Chinese companies.

This landmark summit aims to stabilize relations between the world's biggest economies after months of turmoil.

Author's summary: Trump and Xi agree on tariff truce.

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Financial Post Financial Post — 2025-10-30