( September 28, 2026, 04:01 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: China has published operating rules for the bilateral trade council and product lists under an agreement with the US to reciprocally cut tariffs on about $30 billion of each other’s imports, China’s Ministry of Commerce said in a statement on Monday. The agreement covers US tariff reductions on Chinese goods including toys, household appliances, baby products and household goods, while China will lower tariffs on US agricultural products, personal-care products, medical devices and coal. An agricultural working group under the council is scheduled to hold its first meeting before the end of 2026.Statement follows. The Trade Council operating procedures, the terms of reference for the framework and the product lists are attached (in Chinese)....
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