U.S., China Agree to Large Tariff Cuts
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President Donald Trump's trade war truce with China still leaves a hefty 30% tariff in place, at least for the time being, but the deal improves the outlook for the economy.
The U.S. agreed to cut tariffs on Chinese goods from 145% to 30%, while China committed to reduce tariffs on U.S. products from 125% to 10%. The lowered tariffs will remain in place for 90 days while the two sides negotiate a wider trade deal.
While the White House backed off from its steepest levies on Chinese goods, economists say it’s still too early to declare the US economy is out of danger altogether. Recession risks remain, even if the odds of a downturn have been dialed back a notch.
China trade war has gone through multiple rounds of tariffs and retaliatory measures. In a span of three months, the tax on products imported to the U.S. from China went from 10% in February to 145% in April.
Trade experts anticipate a spike in trade during talks and a substantial deal, but the risk of inflation and economic slowdown may not be over.
U.S. trade representative Jamieson Greer describes what led up to President Donald Trump's trade deal with China and responds to criticism about tariffs on 'The Ingraham Angle.'