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US and China Tread Carefully in Tariff Negotiations

6/18/2025

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In a pivotal moment during the US-China Geneva negotiations, the US has taken a significant step by agreeing to adjust and eliminate tariffs. Meanwhile, China has cautiously pledged to alter its tariffs but will only suspend non-tariff measures, like export controls on rare earth minerals, depending on the actions of the Trump administration. This delicate dance underscores the ongoing tensions between the two nations.

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In a pivotal moment during the US-China Geneva negotiations, the US has taken a significant step by agreeing to adjust and eliminate tariffs. Meanwhile, China has cautiously pledged to alter its tariffs but will only suspend non-tariff measures, like export controls on rare earth minerals, depending on the actions of the Trump administration. This delicate dance underscores the ongoing tensions between the two nations.