Trump Hails Trade Talks Progress with China: "Complete Restart" Announced
Trump declares intent for a fresh start in relations with China
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A New Chapter in Trade Relations
In an upbeat mood, President Donald Trump has boldly declared the recent trade talks with China as a "complete restart." The negotiations, held in Geneva, exhibited a cordial yet ambitious atmosphere, as narrated by Trump on his Truth Social platform. He revealed, "We've discussed a plethora of topics, and reached consent on many."
Economic Tides Changing?
Trump herself described the meeting as "extraordinarily good," with noteworthy progress being made, although no specifics were revealed. Optimistically hinting at China's anticipated openness to American companies, Trump expressed the hope, "May the benefits pour in, for both China and the U.S!"
Blaming China for unfair trade practices, Trump has imposed 145 percent tariffs on Chinese goods since his presidency. Ironically, China responded with 125 percent tariffs on US goods. Both nations have deliberately maintained an air of dominance, vying to appear as the one holding the cards for a potential agreement.
Bridging Differences?
Trump has repeatedly claimed that China has sought negotiations, while the Chinese government has underscored Washington's initiative for engaging in talks. In a surprising twist, Trump hinted at reducing US tariffs to 80 percent via his own social media platform, potentially easing global trade friction.
The trade talks in Geneva were chaired by US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng, alongside US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer. Further talks are scheduled for Sunday, with both sides eager to nurture an agreement that may not be sealed in Geneva but will instead pave the way for crucial conversation topics. China emphasized that negotiations can only progress on an equal footing, demanding that the U.S. rectifies its past errors.
[1] Source: USA Today[2] Source: CNN Business
Marginally, keep in mind that these trade talks also promise to:- Suspend most tariffs for a 90-day period to alleviate tension and pave the way for further negotiations.- China will ease certain non-tariff barriers, perhaps resuming exports of rare earth materials to US consumers - vital for high-tech products such as computer chips and electric vehicle batteries.- Address the substantial trade deficit of $1.2 trillion, with efforts geared towards resolving the national emergency declared by President Trump owing to the deficit.- Witness rapid agreement despite initial skepticism, suggesting that the differences between the two countries might not be as extensive as initially assumed.- Part of a broader strategy to "open up China," promising time-consuming, detailed negotiations to formalize the specifics.
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