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Bill Ackman Urges US-China Tariff Cuts to Boost Trade

4/28/2025

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Bill Ackman calls for the US and China to reduce tariffs, highlighting fear of weakness as a key obstacle.
Tariffs currently stand at 145% on Chinese imports to the US and 125% on American exports to China.
Ackman proposes lowering tariffs to 10%-20% to support businesses dependent on Chinese goods.
He cautions that sustained tariffs may prompt companies to shift supply chains from China.
Mixed messages from Trump and Chinese officials create uncertainty in trade negotiations.

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Story summary

Bill Ackman calls for the US and China to reduce tariffs, highlighting fear of weakness as a key obstacle.
Tariffs currently stand at 145% on Chinese imports to the US and 125% on American exports to China.
Ackman proposes lowering tariffs to 10%-20% to support businesses dependent on Chinese goods.
He cautions that sustained tariffs may prompt companies to shift supply chains from China.
Mixed messages from Trump and Chinese officials create uncertainty in trade negotiations.