US EditionChina waives tariffs on U.S. ethane imports, Reuters reports
- On Tuesday, China lifted its 125% tariff on ethane shipments from the United States, providing relief to Chinese petrochemical companies.
- The tariff was initially imposed earlier this month as part of China's retaliation against President Trump's sweeping tariff campaign.
- China accounts for about 50% of U.S. ethane exports, which play a crucial role in the manufacturing operations of firms such as Sinopec and Wanhua Chemical Group.
- The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported China imported 492,000 barrels per day of U.S. ethane in 2024, expected to reach 530,000 barrels in 2025.
- This tariff waiver signals a notable step in ongoing trade negotiations and may help mitigate further economic impact between the two countries.
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China waives tariffs on US ethane imports, sources say
China has waived the 125% tariff on ethane imports from the United States imposed earlier this month, two sources with knowledge of the matter said on Tuesday, among a group of products that have been granted exemptions.
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