#TradeWarEases
1. Temporary reduction in tariffs (for 90 days):
United States: Reduced tariffs on Chinese goods from 145% to 30%.
China: Reduced tariffs on American goods from 125% to 10%.
The goal is to create a time frame for deeper and more comprehensive negotiations.
2. Exceptions to the agreement:
Tariffs related to fentanyl were not included in the agreement and negotiations continue separately due to the sensitivity of the health and security issue.
3. Global reactions:
Financial markets: Experienced an increase, including indices such as S&P 500 and Nasdaq.
The US dollar and Treasury bonds recorded gains.
4. Analysts' assessment:
Conditional optimism: They see it as a positive but temporary step.
Warnings: About the possibility of tensions returning if a permanent agreement is not reached.
Summary:
This de-escalation represents a real opportunity to break the deadlock in trade relations, but challenges remain, and the future depends on the outcomes of negotiations during the de-escalation period.