US, China agree to slash tariff rates in trade war de-escalation

Since the Trump administration issued executive orders putting tariffs on Chinese goods on Feb. 1 the countries have been engaged in a tit- for-tat commercial trade war.

Angered by wide trade deficits US President Donald Trump launched the trade war.
Angered by wide trade deficits US President Donald Trump launched the trade war.Photo: ShJoshua Sukoff / Shutterstock
Published 12 May 2025, 09:04Updated 12 May 2025, 13:04
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