U.S. Officials Flag Prospect of Chinese Energy Purchases After Trump-Xi ...
The White House said Xi wants more U.S. oil to reduce dependence on the Strait of Hormuz, but no deal or purchase details were announced.
- On Thursday, President Donald Trump and Chinese President Jinping held talks in Beijing, raising the prospect of China increasing purchases of United States energy products.
- Since May 2025, 20% tariffs imposed during the trade war have halted United States oil imports, and resumption of large-scale purchases likely requires removing these duties.
- Data shows United States oil imports accounted for under 4% of China's total imports in 2020 at about 395,000 barrels per day, before falling to 193,000 barrels per day by 2024.
- The White House reported that Jinping expressed interest in buying more American oil to reduce dependence on the Strait of Hormuz, though no specific terms have been finalized.
- Broader trade negotiations show the United States and China may identify $30 billion worth of goods for tariff reductions, with CNPC chairman expected at Thursday's banquet for the United States delegation.
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