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US and China Gear Up for Crucial Trade Talks

5/7/2025

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US and China are set to hold crucial trade talks in Switzerland from May 9-12, seeking to ease tensions from their escalating trade war. With the US imposing staggering tariffs of up to 145% on Chinese goods, the stakes are high. Experts warn that the economic fallout is already rippling through agriculture and manufacturing, making these discussions vital for both nations.

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US and China are set to hold crucial trade talks in Switzerland from May 9-12, seeking to ease tensions from their escalating trade war. With the US imposing staggering tariffs of up to 145% on Chinese goods, the stakes are high. Experts warn that the economic fallout is already rippling through agriculture and manufacturing, making these discussions vital for both nations.