US-China Trade Pause Sparks Market Optimism
Geneva, Switzerland: Top negotiators from the US and China announced a 90-day tariff pause over the weekend, sending major stock indexes sharply higher on Monday. US blanket duties on Chinese imports will drop to 30% from 145%, while China will cut its own tariffs on American goods to 10%. Markets worldwide reacted with relief, driving up tech stocks, chipmakers, and consumer goods companies that rely on cross-border supply chains. Analysts say the temporary relief may ease inflation worries and recession fears, though skepticism remains about the odds of a permanent resolution by summer’s end.
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Key Entities
- • US Department of the Treasury – Oversees US economic and financial policy, led this tariff negotiation. Formed in 1789, it influences trade policy through financial levers.
- • Ministry of Commerce (China) – Manages China’s domestic and foreign trade. It has coordinated tariff measures during recent trade disputes.
- • S&P 500 – A major US stock market index that surged on the tariff pause, reflecting investor optimism. It tracks 500 large companies in the US.
- • Federal Reserve – The US central bank, monitoring how trade tensions affect economic outlook and interest rates.
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