• The Daily Hints
• 12 May, 2025

·      “US and China slash tariffs for 90 days.! #USChinaTradeDeal”

Big news for the global economy.! On May 12th, 2025 the US and China shook hands on a deal to cut their sky-high tariffs for 90 days, easing a heated trade war that had markets on edge. This move brings hope for a calmer financial future—let’s dive into the details.!

Details & Context
The US and China, the world’s two biggest economies, announced a game-changing agreement on Monday to lower their massive tariffs after intense talks in Geneva, Switzerland. The US had slapped a whopping 145% tariff on Chinese goods last month, while China hit back with 125% on American products. These numbers were part of President Donald Trump’s global tariff push in April 2025 which also set a 10% baseline tariff on other countries. After a weekend of negotiations at the Swiss ambassador’s villa, both sides agreed to slash tariffs by 115 percentage points. Now, the US tariff on China is down to 30% and China’s tariff on US goods is just 10%.

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The talks, led by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, along with trade representative Li Chenggang were described as “productive.” The two nations also set up a new system to keep discussing trade issues, aiming for a long-term fix. This comes after months of tension that started when Trump kicked off his trade war, raising fears of a global recession. Just last week, Trump signed a trade deal with the UK, keeping a 10% tariff but showing he’s open to negotiations. The US-China agreement is a bigger step, calming markets and giving businesses a breather from the trade storm.

Quotes

·      “This is a win for the world.!” – A user on X, capturing the global excitement.

·      “Both sides showed great respect.” – Scott Bessent, US Treasury Secretary, during a press meet.

·      “A step toward fairness in trade.” – Chinese Commerce Ministry in their official statement.

Additional Information
X posts on May 12th, 2025 show massive relief among users, with #USChinaTradeDeal trending at over 60K mentions. One user called it “the best news for markets in months.!” @GoogleTrends for May 2025 shows a 65% spike in searches for “US China Trade War 2025” and “Tariffs Slashed 2025” driven by the announcement. Web sources like @TheNewYorkTimes (May 12th, 2025) confirm the tariff cuts and note that the US dollar rallied while stock futures soared globally. Asian and European markets also jumped—Japan’s Nikkei rose 7.2%, and the Dow in the US climbed nearly 8%. The World Trade Organisation’s head, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, called the talks a “significant step forward” for global economies, especially for smaller nations hit hard by the trade war.

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Impact Analysis
This tariff rollback is a big deal.! First, it eases the pressure on businesses in both the US and China who were struggling with high costs. For example, American consumers won’t face as many price hikes on Chinese goods like electronics which were exempted from earlier tariffs. Second, global markets are breathing easier—stock futures soared and the US dollar gained strength, showing investor confidence. However, the 90-day pause means this isn’t a permanent fix. If talks fail, tariffs could spike again and the risk of a recession looms. On the flip side, this deal could inspire other countries to negotiate with the US, as seen with the recent US-UK agreement. The trade war’s ripple effects, like supply chain shifts will take time to undo but this is a hopeful start for 2025.

Conclusion
The US-China tariff slash on May 12th, 2025 is a major step toward cooling a trade war that had the world on edge. By dropping tariffs to 30% and 10%, both nations are showing they want to work together not fight. As talks continue, the global economy might just get the stability it needs. Stay tuned for more updates.!

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