US, China Slash Tariffs for 90 Days... Trade War Truce
The United States and China agreed to halt most tariffs for 90 days, marking a pivotal step toward ending the bitter trade conflict that rattled global markets and economies. This temporary ceasefire aims to jumpstart negotiations and stabilize financial uncertainty worldwide.
24 Hours US and China agree to 90-day tariff pause + Hamas to release last American hostage Edan Alexander + Trump set to accept $400M luxury jet from Qatar + House Republicans unveil major Medicaid cuts + Russian drones attack Ukraine after ceasefire rejected + India Pakistan ceasefire holds amid talks scheduled + Transportation Secretary calls for Newark flight reduction + Poland closes Russian consulate over arson attack + Pope Leo XIV urges peace and press freedom + Trump to sign executive order cutting drug prices + Kurdish PKK to disarm after 40 years of conflict + UK plans new immigration crackdown amid voter anger + Milwaukee fire kills 4 after residents jump windows + GM recalls nearly 600K trucks over engine failure risk + Trump praises Catholic vote amid Pope Leo talk + Treasury yields soar on US-China tariff deal
Number 90 days - Duration of the US-China tariff suspension agreed in trade talks.
Quote "The tariffs we have imposed are a necessary reset; neither side wants a decoupling." — U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent
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