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Trump Administration Eyes Tariff Cuts and Rare Earths Relief in U.S.-China Talk

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May 9, 2025
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Trump Announces 25% Tariffs on Mexico and Canada, Targeting Border Security and Trade

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  • The U.S. is considering reducing tariffs on Chinese goods to below 60% during weekend talks in Geneva, aiming to de-escalate trade tensions and ease economic pain.
  • China may reciprocate with similar tariff reductions, but both sides view the talks as exploratory, with no immediate resolution expected.
  • The U.S. is also pushing for the removal of China’s export restrictions on rare earths, critical for industries like defense and technology.
  • Current tariffs, which have reached 145% on some goods, are projected to lower U.S. GDP by 2.9% and raise core prices by 1.7% over the next two to three years.
  • Both nations face domestic pressures, with Trump’s approval ratings and Xi Jinping’s patriotic base influencing their negotiating stances.

What Happened?

The Trump administration is exploring significant tariff reductions during trade talks with China this weekend, led by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng. The U.S. aims to lower tariffs on Chinese goods to below 60%, down from the current 145% on many items, as a first step toward de-escalating tensions.

The talks will also address U.S. concerns over China’s export restrictions on rare earths, which are vital for industries like defense and technology. Progress has been made on fentanyl-related issues, with separate discussions planned to curb Chinese exports of ingredients used to produce the drug.

While the talks are seen as a constructive step, they are unlikely to yield a comprehensive agreement. Both sides have long lists of grievances, and any tariff reductions would mark the beginning of a lengthy negotiation process.


Why It Matters?

The U.S.-China trade war has significantly disrupted global trade, with tariffs raising costs for businesses and consumers while straining supply chains. A reduction in tariffs could provide much-needed relief for both economies, but the path to a broader resolution remains uncertain.

For the U.S., lowering tariffs could ease inflationary pressures and stabilize markets, which have been volatile since the trade war escalated. For China, reduced tariffs would help offset the economic impact of declining exports to the U.S. and support its struggling manufacturing sector.

However, the talks are complicated by domestic political pressures. Trump faces criticism over the economic fallout of his trade policies, while Xi must balance patriotic sentiment and hardliner expectations within China.


What’s Next?

The weekend talks in Geneva are expected to set the stage for future negotiations, with key areas to watch including:

  1. Tariff Reductions: Whether both sides agree to lower tariffs and by how much.
  2. Rare Earths Relief: Progress on removing China’s export restrictions on rare earth materials.
  3. Fentanyl Discussions: Further steps to curb Chinese exports of fentanyl ingredients.
  4. Market Reactions: How global markets respond to any announcements from the talks.

While the talks are a positive step, experts caution against over-optimism, as resolving U.S.-China trade differences will require sustained effort and compromise.

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