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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the US and China had agreed a 90-day pause and to "substantially" reduce tariff levels following talks in Geneva.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told reporters the two sides had agreed on a 90 day pause on measures and that tariffs would come down by over 100 percentage points to 10%.
The U.S. and China agreed to a 90-day pause in their trade conflict. Here's what China's tariffs on the U.S. looked like in 2024.
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MiBolsilloColombia on MSNHow much did the US and China reduce tariffs after their meeting in Switzerland?In a surprising turn of events, the United States and China have agreed to significantly reduce tariffs following a pivotal meeting in Geneva. This agreement, announced on a Monday, has exceeded Wall Street's expectations and initiated a 90-day 'cooling-off' period for further negotiations.
The prospects for a major breakthrough still appear slight, but even a small drop in tariffs — particularly if taken simultaneously — could help restore some confidence.
After weeks of reciprocal tariffs by the US and China on each other's exports, a high-level meeting held in Geneva appears to have resulted in the reset button being firmly pressed. For an initial period of 90 days,
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