# U.S. and China Slash Tariffs on $60B of Goods

> U.S. and China agree to cut tariffs on $60 billion of goods, excluding soybeans, as talks continue over Taiwan and arms sales.
- Title: U.S. and China Slash Tariffs on $60B of Goods · Foreign Policy
- Summary: U.S. and China agree to cut tariffs on $60 billion of goods, excluding soybeans, as talks continue over Taiwan and arms sales. Soybeans remain excluded from…
- Keywords: china, soybeans, tariffs, trade-war, taiwan, arms-sales, trade-negotiations, u.s. president, china president, seattle, nfl, Slash
- Source: Foreign Policy — https://foreignpolicy.com/2026/09/28/us-china-tariffs-soybeans-trade-war-truce-taiwan-selling-weapons
- Author: Alexandra Sharp
- Published: 2026-09-29T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: us, china, soybeans, tariffs, trade-war, taiwan, arms-sales, trade-negotiations, u.s. president, china president, seattle, nfl
## Tariff Cuts Announced
U.S. and China agreed to slash tariffs on $60 billion of goods, including toys and cosmetics.
## Soybeans Excluded
Soybeans, a key U.S. export to China, were not included in the tariff cuts.
## Trade War Context
U.S. duties on Chinese goods reached 145 percent last year, prompting the cuts.
## U.S. Export Impact
The cuts will improve market access for 30 percent of U.S. exports to China, including agricultural goods.
## Taiwan Talks Stalled
Discussions on Taiwan stalled during U.S.-China talks, with Xi urging Trump to oppose Taiwan’s independence.
## Arms Sales Offer
Trump asked Xi if China would buy weapons from the U.S., a move that could upset decades of U.S. policy toward Taiwan.
## U.S. Law Prohibits Sales
U.S. law prohibits arms sales to China, with no current offer or plan to sell weapons.
## Soybean Negotiation Deadline
U.S. and China have three more months to resolve soybean trade issues, with the truce extending to January 10.
## Taiwan Policy Concerns
Experts warn that selling weapons to China could expose advanced technology to a geopolitical adversary.
## Failed Terrorist Attack
British police arrested five men suspected of preparing a terrorist attack on a Royal Air Force base.
## Spain Housing Crisis
Protests in Spain over housing shortages, with 87-year-old woman evicted after rent hike.
## National Rally Victory
France’s far-right National Rally party gained 14 Senate seats, quadrupling its representation.
## Starbucks Challenge
A Chicago native visited 20,563 Starbucks locations across 74 countries, costing $180,000.
## Key takeaway

Soybeans remain excluded from tariff cuts despite being a key U.S. export to China.