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US-China Trade Talks: A fragile rapprochement
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22.05.2025

US-China Trade Talks: A fragile rapprochement

On 12 May, the United States (US) and China established a temporary ‘trade consultation mechanism’, reducing tariffs by 115% for 90 days. While this may ease tensions, high tariffs are still expected to exert upside pressure on US prices, and trade volatility could drag on economic growth in China.

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