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U.S. and China Agree to 90-Day Tariff Suspension in Trade War De-escalation

The two nations will significantly reduce tariffs and establish a mechanism for continued trade negotiations following high-level talks in Geneva.

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Overview

  • The U.S. will lower its tariffs on Chinese goods from 145% to 30%, while China will reduce its tariffs on U.S. goods from 125% to 10%.
  • The agreement includes a 90-day suspension of most reciprocal tariffs to allow for further negotiations aimed at resolving broader trade disputes.
  • Both sides have created a formal consultation mechanism to continue discussions, with senior officials leading the process.
  • Global financial markets responded positively, with stock indices and futures rising on optimism over the de-escalation.
  • Officials from both nations emphasized their mutual interest in avoiding economic decoupling and described the talks as constructive.