• U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced significant advancements in trade talks, establishing a new economic dialogue forum.
• A 90-day tariff reduction slashes U.S. tariffs from 108.8% to 27%, surpassing market forecasts.
• Analysts foresee beneficial impacts on global trade and heightened shipping demand, with Maersk stocks climbing over 12%.
• While the deal may alleviate recession concerns, ongoing U.S.-China chip tensions could hinder future discussions.

U.S.-China trade relations have fluctuated since the normalization of ties in 1979. The Smoot-Hawley Act of 1930 set a precedent for high tariffs, which resurfaced during recent trade tensions. The current 90-day tariff reduction reflects efforts to stabilize trade, echoing past negotiations aimed at easing economic strains, while ongoing chip disputes threaten future cooperation.