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U.S.-China Trade Tensions Persist Despite Tariff Truce

5/30/2025

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The U.S. and China have paused certain tariffs, yet trade tensions persist.
China has limited exports of rare earth magnets, crucial for tech and automotive industries.
The U.S. has prohibited semiconductor sales to Huawei and halted aircraft engine exports to COMAC.
A temporary tariff truce reduced U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports from 145% to 30%.
Export controls are being used by both nations as strategic leverage.

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Story summary

The U.S. and China have paused certain tariffs, yet trade tensions persist.
China has limited exports of rare earth magnets, crucial for tech and automotive industries.
The U.S. has prohibited semiconductor sales to Huawei and halted aircraft engine exports to COMAC.
A temporary tariff truce reduced U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports from 145% to 30%.
Export controls are being used by both nations as strategic leverage.