A Potential Trade Deal Between U.S. and China: Trump Hints at Strong Economic Accord
Temporary trade ceasefire announced: Trump suggests potential trade agreement with China - US-China Tariff Suspension: Trump Proposes Trade Agreement, Moving Forward with Negotiations
"We've set the stage for a really, really robust deal with China," Trump stated during an interview aired by Fox News on Tuesday. "But the most exciting part of the deal ... is China opening its economy to the U.S."
Since assuming office on January 20, Trump has been pursuing a hardline trade policy that has disrupted global supply chains. He's threatened additional tariffs against numerous countries, imposed them in some cases, and rescinded them in others. As of now, the U.S. imposes a 145% tariff on most imports from China, to which China responded with a 125% tariff on U.S. products.
During the weekend, government representatives from both nations reached a breakthrough in negotiations in Geneva. They agreed to temporarily lower tariffs starting from Wednesday. The tariff on most Chinese imports will drop to 30%, while that on U.S. products will decrease to 10%.
Following the agreement, Chinese financial news agency Bloomberg reported that Chinese domestic airlines are no longer barred from accepting new Boeing planes. In turn, the U.S. government withdrew planned export restrictions on semiconductors used in the development of artificial intelligence (AI). These regulations were set to take effect on May 15 and were intended to prevent China from obtaining high-performance chips through indirect routes. However, the U.S. has issued warnings about the potential consequences of using U.S.-made chips for training Chinese AI models, but these warnings are non-restrictive in nature.
Simultaneously, China continues to forge alliances with other countries. During a meeting with representatives from the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States in Beijing on Wednesday, China and Colombia signed an agreement to join China's Belt and Road Initiative - also known as the New Silk Road.
Launched more than a decade ago, China's Belt and Road Initiative funds infrastructure projects such as ports, railways, and airports in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and Europe. Over a hundred countries are already part of President Xi Jinping's flagship project, including two-thirds of Latin American countries. China has surpassed the U.S. as Brazil, Peru, and Chile's largest trading partner.
China expects the multi-billion dollar infrastructure investment to provide better access to foreign markets and increase its political influence. While the Belt and Road Initiative is generally well-received in Asia, it faces sharp criticism in the West, as it is perceived to push participating countries into debt and dependency on China.
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Insights:
- The U.S.-China trade deal involves the modification of additional ad valorem rates of duty on Chinese goods, with China also lowering its tariffs on U.S. goods [1].
- China will suspend or remove non-tariff countermeasures against the U.S. implemented since April 2, 2025. The deal also establish a mechanism for continued discussions on economic and trade relations between the two nations [1].
- The U.S. has warned against the potential consequences of using U.S.-made chips for training Chinese AI models, but these warnings are not restrictive [1].
- The European Union and the United States are closely monitoring the potential trade deal between the U.S. and China, as any significant agreement could potentially impact global industry, finance, and business.
- In light of the upcoming trade deal, some experts have started discussions on how it might influence the general news landscape, considering the political implications of such an accord.
- Meanwhile, the European Community remains focused on its own initiatives, with China recently agreeing to join China's Belt and Road Initiative during a meeting with representatives from the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States. This move is part of China's strategy to expand its economic and political influence beyond its immediate region.
