By Lale Akoner
Might 21, 2025
The US-China tariff truce is a tactical pause, not a ultimate deal however for markets, nevertheless it’s a significant de-escalation. Whereas the structural points stay unresolved, the sign is evident: neither aspect needs to push commerce tensions additional. Slashing duties from 145% to 30% (US) and 125% to 10% (China) marks a dramatic de-escalation, seemingly geared toward calming markets and averting additional financial drag.
Nonetheless, follow-through issues greater than headlines. The deal remains to be brief on element, and it’s unclear what an “acceptable” end result appears to be like like for both aspect. China needs full rollback; the US remains to be chasing commerce steadiness and enforcement instruments. The 90-day cool-off echoes 2018’s ceasefire which finally collapsed into deeper battle earlier than “Section One” was signed. Talks could end in “buying agreements,” however previous expertise (just like the short-lived 2018 détente) reveals how fragile these offers might be. With each side holding legacy tariffs in place and core disagreements unresolved, the street to a sturdy accord stays lengthy. This time could possibly be totally different, however with no clear framework or binding phrases, the danger of déjà vu lingers.
Nonetheless, if this truce holds, it’s an actual tailwind for international danger property, particularly exporters, cyclicals, and provide chain-sensitive sectors.
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