BREAKING: U.S.–China Trade Truce Sparks Market Optimism
1. Tariffs Slashed:
The U.S. will reduce tariffs on Chinese goods from 145% to 30% over the next 90 days. In return, China will cut tariffs on American goods from 125% to 10%.
(Source: Financial Times)
2. New Trade Dialogue:
A fresh U.S.–China economic platform is being launched to tackle long-term structural trade issues.
(Source: Reuters)
3. Market Reactions:
S&P 500 futures up 2.8%
USD gains 0.7%
Gold drops 2.3%
(Source: Financial Times)
4. The Big Picture:
This marks a dramatic shift from the high-tariff standoff earlier in 2025, signaling a new era of cooperation between the world’s two largest economies.