US and China Agree to Extend Tariff Truce After Constructive Talks
ReutersAugust 5, 20252 min11,050 views
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- 🤝 US and China have agreed to seek a 90-day extension of their tariff ceasefire following two days of constructive talks in Stockholm.
- ⚠️ Without an agreement, tariffs could return to triple-digit levels, potentially halting trade between the two nations.
US Stance on Trade and Tariffs
- 💡 US Treasury Secretary Scott Bezant stated the US does not want to decouple from China but needs to derisk certain strategic industries.
- 🗣️ Donald Trump expressed a positive outlook after being briefed on the meeting and will make the final decision on extending the truce.
Potential Sticking Points
- 🛢️ Bezant warned China about potential major new tariffs if it continues to purchase sanctioned Russian oil, though Beijing gave no indication of changing its purchasing habits.
Future Meetings
- 🗓️ If the truce is extended, it could lead to a meeting between US President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping later in the year.
- 📈 Trump indicated he looks forward to such a meeting before the end of the year.
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