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Eight-Hour Trade Negotiations: USA and China Press On
Ongoing Customs Talks Between U.S. and China Persist
In a significant development, high-level negotiations between the USA and China are underway in Geneva to potentially resolve ongoing trade tensions. The talks, ongoing since Saturday, will continue on Sunday, reports suggest.
Economic Experts Weigh In
Dr. Xu Bin, a renowned economist, sees these negotiations as key for the future of global commerce. The trade conflict initiated by President Trump has caused turbulence and sharp declines in financial markets globally.
Flexibility Showed on Both Sides
Last week, the USA struck its first bilateral trade agreement with the UK, though the deal with China remains crucial due to substantial trade volume and its influence on the world economy. As of now, the U.S. and China have imposed tariffs on each other of over 100 percent. However, Trump recently agreed to exemptions from import tariffs on certain electronic components necessary for US companies.
On Friday, Trump signaled a readiness to compromise, stating that tariffs of 80 percent on Chinese goods were "appropriate." Trump's spokesperson emphasized, though, that China must also concede, with Washington unwilling to unilaterally lower tariffs.
Beijing, in turn, reiterated its demand for the USA to lift its tariffs first before engaging in further talks. Earlier, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the focus of the Geneva talks would be on "de-escalation" rather than a comprehensive trade agreement.
Source: ntv.de, mau/rts/AFP
- Donald Trump
- Scott Bessent
- Trade conflicts
- China
- USA
Insights for Context
Trade talks between the U.S. and China have centered on issues like tariffs, intellectual property rights, market access, and trade deficits for years. These negotiations could lead to agreements reducing tariffs, improving market access, and strengthening IP protections, potentially stabilizing global markets and boosting trade.
Positive outcomes could also foster increased cooperation in areas like technology, climate change, and global governance. Reduced tariffs and barriers could result in increased trade volumes and economic growth, while improved relations could help restore efficient supply chains disrupted by previous tensions.
- The economic and monetary union of EC countries may be impacted by the ongoing trade tensions between the USA and China, as the trade conflict has caused turbulence and declines in global financial markets.
- During the eight-hour trade negotiations in Geneva, both the USA and China are preparing to discuss tariffs, a critical issue in their longstanding trade disputes.
- Amidst the negotiations, a spokeswoman for Donald Trump stated that the USA is unwilling to unilaterally lower tariffs, emphasizing the need for China to concede as well.
- In the realm of business and politics, announcements of flexibility, such as Trump's agreement to exemptions from import tariffs on certain electronic components, are being closely watched by general-news outlets.
- The finance ministry spokesman, Scott Bessent, noted that the focus of the Geneva talks would be on de-escalation rather than a comprehensive trade agreement, indicating a shift towards easing trade tensions between the two nations.