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China’s percentage of U.S. trade hit 7.65% in March, the latest government data available, the lowest figure since 2003. That was before Trump's April 2 "Liberation Day."
The White House announced a "China trade deal" in a May 11 statement, but did not disclose details. The apparent agreement came together sooner than most observers expected after Trump's 145% tariffs on Chinese imports virtually halted $600 billion in annual trade between the world's two largest economies.
China’s big appetite for the small, green “happy nuts” drives nearly a third of the $3 billion U.S. crop, centered in California.
The U.S. agreed to cut tariffs on Chinese goods from 145% to 30%, while China committed to reduce tariffs on U.S. products from 125% to 10%. The lowered tariffs will remain in place for 90 days while the two sides negotiate a wider trade deal.
A day after China and the U.S. agreed to a 90-day truce in their tariffs stalemate, China is moving to strengthen its alliances as a counterweight to President Donald Trump's trade war.
I’m Malcolm Scott, international economics enterprise editor in Sydney. Today we’re looking at key takeaways from the US-China trade truce. Send us feedback and tips to [email protected]. And if you aren’t yet signed up to receive this newsletter,
Both nations pledged to cut their broad, ballooning tariffs after weekend talks. US tariffs dropped to 30% from 145%, while China’s moved to 10% from 125%, per a joint statement
Trade experts anticipate a spike in trade during talks and a substantial deal, but the risk of inflation and economic slowdown may not be over.