• The Daily Hints
• 15 May, 2025

·      Impact of US Tariff Cuts China 2025 on Foshan

·      US China Trade Deal 2025 | Tariffs Slashed, Foshan Factories Revive

·      US-China trade truce cuts tariffs to 30%, reviving Foshan factories. Explore the 90-day deal’s impact.! #USChinaTradeDeal #TariffPause

In Foshan, China factory floors are buzzing again after a surprise US-China trade deal slashed tariffs from 145% to 30% for 90 days. Workers like those at Derek Wang’s air fryer plant and He Ke’s sofa factory are back but the relief is bittersweet. With Beijing pushing diversification and Trump hinting at more talks, can this truce last.? Dive into how this deal is breathing life into China’s factories while questions linger.

Details & Context
On May 14th, 2025 a US-China trade agreement took effect, rolling back punishing tariffs after intense talks in Geneva, Switzerland. The US cut tariffs on Chinese goods from 145% to 30% while China reduced levies on American imports from 125% to 10%, effective for 90 days. This truce, announced on May 12th, 2025 paused a trade war that had crippled businesses, especially in Foshan, China’s “capital of home appliances.”

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Derek Wang, an entrepreneur in Foshan felt the sting when Trump’s April 2nd “Liberation Day” tariffs halted his air fryer exports. His $500,000 start up, built on smartphone-controlled air fryers, saw orders frozen as US clients balked at 145% tariffs. “I hid my anxiety for my 40 workers,” Wang told Reuters. Now, with tariffs at 30%, his US buyers are back, though they’ve negotiated lower costs to offset taxes.

Similarly, He Ke, owner of Gongyuan Furniture, recalled his sofa factory’s 200 workers to restart production. Tariffs had shrunk his operation from four floors to one since the pandemic but the truce has sparked a rush of orders. “We stopped at 50% tariffs; 145% was impossible,” He said. Workers are stitching cushions and boxing chairs but He’s wary, eyeing markets in Africa and Southeast Asia.

Foshan’s Shunde district a hub for kitchen appliances reflects the broader struggle. Factories paused hiring, and some shut production lines. Workers, many migrants, faced joblessness, sleeping in parks to save money. Posters offer low-wage jobs—16 yuan ($2.20) per hour for packing—but demand is thin. The trade deal has eased fears but Beijing’s push to diversify trade signals a long-term shift away from US reliance.

President Trump, speaking on May 12th, 2025 claimed China was “hurt badly” by tariffs, citing factory closures and unrest. Yet, China’s state media, via CCTV’s X posts, framed the deal as a win, with Foreign Minister Wang Yi noting its benefits for global trade. Trump hinted at talks with Xi Jinping by week’s end, raising hopes for a permanent deal.

Quotes

·      “My US clients are back but we’re bargaining hard to cover tariff costs.” – Derek Wang, Foshan factory owner, @Reuters, May 14th, 2025.

·      “Tariffs at 145% meant we couldn’t do business. This pause is a lifeline.” – He Ke, Gongyuan Furniture owner, @BBC, May 14th, 2025.

·      “China’s firm stance won this deal, benefiting all nations.” – @CCTV_News, X post, May 13th, 2025.

Additional Information
X posts show global relief with #USChinaTradeDeal and #TariffPause trending since May 12th, 2025. Users like @Reuters noted a stock market surge with the Dow jumping 1,000 points on May 13th. However, skepticism persists with @EconWatch warning the 90-day pause may not yield a lasting deal. Web sources including @Reuters and @CNN confirm the tariff cuts, noting a 115% reduction left a 30% US tariff and 10% Chinese levy.

A Goldman Sachs report predicted doubled US inflation by late 2025 without tariff relief, pushing Trump’s deal. China’s factory activity contracted at a 16-month low in April, per @CNN, spurring Beijing’s stimulus push. The US Treasury collected $16 billion in April tariffs, up 130% from March, per @Bloomberg. Shipping data from Freightos shows a 3% rise in China-US container rates post-deal, signalling renewed trade.

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Impact Analysis

·      Factory Revival: Foshan’s factories are rehiring, boosting local economies. Workers are returning, and orders for air fryers and sofas are surging, easing unemployment fears.

·      Trade Shifts: China’s diversification to Africa and Southeast Asia may reduce US market dependence, potentially weakening US leverage in future talks.

·      Economic Risks: Remaining 30% tariffs and supply chain “bullwhip effects” could raise US consumer prices, per @Mint. A temporary deal may delay not solve trade tensions.

·      Global Markets: Stock rallies in the US, China and Asia reflect optimism but analysts like @UBS predict tariffs settling at 30–40%, tempering long-term gains.

Conclusion
The US-China tariff truce has sparked a lifeline for Foshan’s factories, bringing workers back to idle floors and orders to struggling businesses. Derek Wang and He Ke are cautiously optimistic but China’s pivot to new markets and Trump’s unpredictable trade moves cast shadows. This 90-day pause is a chance for both nations to rethink their economic dance. Will it lead to a lasting deal or is it just a breather before the next trade clash.? As talks loom, the world watches Foshan’s factories hum with fragile hope.

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