The customs duties imposed by former US President Donald Trump have returned to the forefront of global economic discussion following renewed trade negotiations between Washington and Beijing, which recently resulted in a temporary framework to ease restrictions on certain strategic goods. The new agreement focuses on allowing the export of rare earth metals from China in exchange for easing some US restrictions on advanced technology. Despite this progress, the tariffs on key sectors such as semiconductors, aircraft, and pharmaceuticals remain in place, reflecting ongoing tensions in the global trade landscape. Major economic institutions have warned of the cumulative effects of these policies, with the World Bank noting an expected decline in global growth to its lowest levels in decades, while estimates by various entities...