U.S. AND CHINA TO CUT TARIFFS, EASING TRADE TENSIONS
The U.S. and China agreed to sharply reduce tariffs, signaling a shift from conflict to cooperation between the world’s top economies.
Key points from Geneva talks:
🔸 Trump’s tariff on Chinese goods drops to 10% from 125%.
🔸 A separate 20% fentanyl-related tariff stays in place.
🔸 China cuts its retaliatory tariffs to 10% from 125%.
🔸 The cuts are temporary, lasting 90 days as talks continue.
Markets reacted strongly:
🔸 S&P 500 poised to recover losses since April.
🔸 Nasdaq-100 futures jumped 3.5%+.
🔸 Amazon, Apple, Tesla rose in premarket trading.
🔸 Dollar and bond yields climbed.
The trade war had stalled U.S.-China trade and hurt businesses. This deal raises hopes of avoiding the worst economic fallout.
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