China Quietly Backs Away from Trade War, Agrees to Trump Tariff Talks

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China has taken a quieter, strategic step to de-escalate tensions in the ongoing trade war with the United States by agreeing to reenter tariff negotiations. These talks, set to take place in Switzerland, involve high-level officials from both sides, including U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng. This diplomatic shift follows recent U.S. tariff increases—up to 145% on Chinese goods—and China’s retaliatory 125% tariffs on U.S. exports.

A key factor enabling renewed dialogue has been China's cooperation on curbing the fentanyl crisis, which has long been a point of contention for the U.S. As a gesture of goodwill and economic pragmatism, China also announced exemptions on some U.S. imports in key sectors like healthcare, semiconductors, and aerospace. While these moves suggest a potential easing of trade hostilities, analysts warn that resolving the broader economic conflict will take time due to its complexity and political sensitivity.

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