China, Trump and Tariffs
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TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China is moving to strengthen its alliances with other countries as a counterweight to President Donald Trump’s trade war, presenting a united front with Latin American leaders a day after China and the U.S. agreed to a 90-day truce in their tariffs stalemate.
A White House executive order said on Monday that the U.S. would cut the "de minimis" tariff on China shipments to 54% from 120%, with a flat fee of $100 to remain starting from May 14.
There are no winners in a trade war, Chinese President Xi Jinping told Latin American leaders and other officials in Beijing on Tuesday, as he sought to project unity with the region a day after the United States and China agreed to slash reciprocal tariffs.
Five small businesses urged a federal court to block Trump's tariffs but government lawyers contend presidents have long regulated trade.
Both nations pledged to cut their broad, ballooning tariffs after weekend talks. US tariffs dropped to 30% from 145%, while China’s moved to 10% from 125%, per a joint statement
Canadian MAGA businessman Kevin O’Leary appears willing to admit that President Donald Trump’s trade war with China is essentially a “consumption tax” which Americans will end up paying.
President Trump is resetting on tariffs after almost six weeks of turmoil that threatened to upend his second term. A Monday announcement that the United States and China had come to an agreement