#TrumpTariffs
A Breakthrough in the Trade War: Reciprocal Tariff Reductions between the United States and China
In a move that reflects a de-escalation in trade tensions the United States announced a reduction in tariffs on Chinese goods from 145% to 30% for 90 days. China responded by reducing tariffs on American goods from 125% to 10% for the same period.
This shift comes amid the US administration led by President Donald Trump realizing that China is no longer a figure that can be easily ignored or pressured. The president has backed off a number of harsh statements toward Beijing after it became clear that imposing hege ony by force over the world's second-largest economy is no longer a practical option.
Observers agree that the trade war serves neither side's interests given the intertwined economic interests between the two superpowers. With the return of some calm and clarity, global markets are expected to witness a significant recovery, with liquidity flowing back from investors' pockets into trading and investment arenas.