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The US and China have reached a temporary truce in the trade wars, but more turbulence lies ahead Headline from The Conversation US
Newest development May 13, 2025 · 2 reports The US and China have reached a temporary truce in the trade wars, but more turbulence lies ahead
Negotiations will continue while lower tariff rates are in place for 90 days. But free trade belongs to a bygone era.
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US and China agree to 90-day truce in trade war
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Christian Science Monitor
US-China trade talks could temper tariff angst, but rivalry runs deep ↗ (opens Christian Science Monitor) Published May 8, 2025
Christian Science Monitor's feed description It’s unlikely the U.S. and China can erase the tension in their geopolitical rivalry. But they can manage it. The current talks provide a key avenue.
MyNorthwest
Trump's tariff truce with China brings some relief but uncertainty over what's next ↗ (opens MyNorthwest) Published May 11, 2025
MyNorthwest's feed description WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s agreement with China to temporarily slash tariffs for 90 days offered the world a bit of welcome relief. But what
Legal Insurrection
Trade Tensions Cool as US, China Reach a Truce, Slash Tariffs for 90 Days ↗ (opens Legal Insurrection) Published May 11, 2025
Legal Insurrection's feed description "The prospect of much lower-than-expected tariffs and a 90-day window for further talks open the possibility that the worst damage to the economy may be averted."
The Republic
What's next with Trump's trade war truce with China ↗ (opens The Republic) Published May 11, 2025
The Republic's feed description WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s agreement with China to temporarily slash tariffs for 90 days offered the world a bit of welcome relief. But what persists is a sense of uncertainty and the possibility that some damage from the trade war could already be done.
Insider
The US and China reached a 90-day trade truce. Now begins the race to import stuff. ↗ (opens Insider) Published May 12, 2025
Insider's feed description Trade experts anticipate a spike in trade during talks and a substantial deal, but the risk of inflation and economic slowdown may not be over.
The Conversation US
The US and China have reached a temporary truce in the trade wars, but more turbulence lies ahead ↗ (opens The Conversation US) Published May 12, 2025
The Conversation US's feed description Negotiations will continue while lower tariff rates are in place for 90 days. But free trade belongs to a bygone era.
WMUR
US and China agree to 90-day truce in trade war ↗ (opens WMUR) Published May 12, 2025
WMUR's feed description The U.S. and China have agreed to a temporary truce in their trade war, reducing tariffs significantly for 90 days following weekend negotiations.
