Trade Deal in Sight: Jamieson Greer Announces Breakthrough in Tariff Talks with China
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In an informal yet insightful twist, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has announced a potential game-changer in the ongoing tariff feud with China. The details of this significant agreement will be unveiled on Monday. China's delegation, led by Vice-Premier He Lifeng, chose to remain tight-lipped following the conclusion of the Geneva negotiations.
According to Jamieson Greer, the escalating trade deficit between the US and China, totalling a staggering $1.2 trillion, has propelled President Donald Trump to declare a national emergency.
"We've reached a deal with our Chinese counterparts that we believe will help alleviate the national emergency," said Greer optimistically. However, the differences may not be as vast as initial estimations suggested, as both parties agreed to a more conciliatory stance. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent echoed this sentiment, applauding the "substantial progress" made.
However, Tensions Still Linger
State-owned Chinese news agency Xinhua, a mouthpiece for the ruling Communist Party, penned a commentary on Sunday criticizing the escalating tariff-driven tensions. It argued that if Washington is genuinely committed to resolving trade disagreements through dialogue, it must first reverse the harm inflicted upon the global trading system, its own economy, and its citizens by its tariff policies.
Since assuming office, Trump's administration has suffered strained relations with China, with tariffs on Chinese goods reaching an astounding 145%, prompting retaliatory measures from Beijing, imposing 125% tariffs on US products.
The power struggle between these two economical giants is undeniably impacting the world economy, with particularly severe repercussions for developing and emerging nations.
Moving Forward: Exports on the Rise
Trump's trade minister, Howard Lutnick, expects the high tariffs on Chinese imports to lead to a decrease in imports. However, Lutnick emphasizes that this is merely the first step in the negotiation process. "The president's tariff policy is geared towards unlocking global markets previously inaccessible to us," he stated on US television. The ultimate goal is to increase American exports.
Meanwhile, China is actively courting other trading partners. A high-ranking official from China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted that China's "super-large market" presents greater opportunities for products from Latin America and the Caribbean. At a forum with government representatives of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) next week in Beijing, cooperation in resources, food, and infrastructure will be discussed.
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Enrichment Data:Based on the available information, the recent deal between the US and China in the tariff dispute, announced around the same time as the information provided, involves several key points:
Key Details of the Deal
- Tariff Adjustments: Both the US and China will lower tariffs by a certain percentage while retaining a baseline tariff. Specifically, the US will modify its tariffs on Chinese goods by suspending a significant portion of the additional ad valorem rate for 90 days, while retaining a 10% tariff[1][2]. + China will remove retaliatory tariffs imposed since early April 2025 and suspend or remove non-tariff countermeasures taken against the US during the same period[1][2].
- Mutual Commitments: The parties aim to maintain a sustainable, long-term, and mutually beneficial economic and trade relationship, recognizing the importance of their bilateral ties to both countries and the global economy[2].
- Implementation Timeline: Both sides agreed to take these actions by May 14, 2025[1][2].
- Economic Impact: The deal is expected to reduce the negative economic impact of tariffs, with the changes in China's tariffs alone reducing the negative economic effects of all 2025 tariffs by 40%[3].
- The extension of the agreement, proposed by the Commission, could potentially cover the period from January 1st to December 31st, aligning with the expected timeline of the trade deal announced by Jamieson Greer.
- Amidst the ongoing tariff dispute, various industries, finance, business, politics, and general-news are monitoring the development carefully, as they may be affected by the trade decisions of the US and China.
- As China actively courts other trading partners, the deal between the US and China might influence the business environment within the industry, prompting industries from Latin America and the Caribbean to seize emerging opportunities in China's massive market.
