US and China reach a deal to slash sky-high tariffs for now
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The prospects for a major breakthrough still appear slight, but even a small drop in tariffs — particularly if taken simultaneously — could help restore some confidence.
“A very good meeting today with China, in Switzerland. Many things discussed ... the president wrote on Truth Social. Trump floated an 80% tariff rate with China on Friday, according to reports. Gripas Yuri/ABACA/Shutterstock Trump floated lowering ...
Trade discussions between Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng ended after a weekend of prolonged negotiations.
The U.S. and China agreed to a 90-day pause in their trade conflict. Here's what China's tariffs on the U.S. looked like in 2024.
The U.S. and China have resumed crucial tariff talks that have put the global economy on edge, but appeared to have diverging views of where the negotiations presently stand.
The president has backtracked repeatedly on his tariff policies, creating a whiplash with downsides and few clear benefits so far.
White House economic advisor Kevin Hassett said the Chinese were "very, very eager" to rebalance trade relations with the United States.
US employs tariffs as a ‘weapon to exert maximum pressure and seek self-interest,’ says China’s assistant foreign minister - Anadolu Ajansı
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and other U.S. officials are set to speak with counterparts from China at a meeting in Switzerland this weekend.
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