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U.S. and China slash tariffs in major trade breakthrough

The United States and China have agreed to suspend the majority of tariffs on each other’s goods, signaling a significant easing of trade tensions between the two largest economies in the world.

As part of the new trade deal, “reciprocal” tariffs will be reduced from 125% to 10%. However, the U.S. will maintain its 20% tariffs on Chinese imports related to fentanyl, keeping the overall tariff level on Chinese goods at 30%.

This agreement follows a series of high-level trade negotiations held over the weekend in Switzerland.

“We had very productive talks, and I believe that the setting here in Lake Geneva brought a sense of calm and focus to the discussions,” said U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent during a news conference.

“We’ve reached a 90-day pause and agreed to significantly reduce tariff levels. Both sides will lower reciprocal tariffs by 115%,” Bessent added.





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