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US and China Reach Trade Framework Amid Tariff Reductions

The US and China have agreed on a trade framework, reducing tariffs significantly while continuing negotiations to resolve ongoing trade disputes.


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  • The US and China have agreed to reduce tariffs by 115 percentage points and implement a 90-day suspension to resolve trade tensions.
  • Negotiations took place in Geneva and London, resulting in a framework agreement to ease trade disputes.
  • President Trump announced a 55% tariff on Chinese imports, while China will impose a 10% tariff on American goods as part of the deal.
  • Global stock markets reacted positively, with significant gains in major indices following news of the trade agreement.
  • The framework includes provisions for rare earth minerals and access for Chinese students to US colleges, indicating a broader scope of cooperation.

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Emphasizes the US and China reached a trade framework agreement after two days of negotiations.

The US and China have reached an agreement on a trade framework after two days of talks in London.

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The US and China agreed to a 90-day pause on escalating tariffs, reducing US levies from 145% to 30% and Chinese duties from 125% to 10%.

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China holds a virtual monopoly on the supply of critical minerals, particularly rare earths, essential for various industries and manufacturing.

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The framework builds upon a deal reached in Geneva last month to ease tensions and tariffs.

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How critical minerals give China an edge in trade negotiations with U.S.
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"…China’s dominance over critical minerals in global supply chains was a powerful bargaining chip in trade talks between Beijing and Washington that concluded with both sides saying they have a framework to pursue a deal."

Trump says China will face 55% tariffs as he endorses trade deal
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"…The US and China have agreed on a framework to get their trade truce back on track and remove China’s export restrictions on the rare earth imports essential to US industries including automotive, electronics and defence."

US-China trade talks: ‘framework’ deal amid dispute over rare earths
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"…Officials from the US and China have agreed on a “framework” to move forward on trade after two days of talks in London stemming from their confrontation over tariffs."

Why China’s rare earth exports are a key issue in trade tensions with US
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"…While news of a deal on rare earths signals a potential reprieve for manufacturers, the details of its implementation remain largely unclear."

Will the US-China ‘framework’ agreement defuse trade tension?
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"…The United States and China say they’ve reached in principle a framework to roll back some of the punitive measures they have taken against each other’s economies."

US, China agree on ‘framework’ on trade after talks in London
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"…The United States and China have agreed on a “framework” on trade after two days of talks in London aimed at deescalating tensions between the sides."

Trump’s China ‘truce’ is nothing of the sort | Business
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"…Despite the good vibes, the United States and China remain in an economic standoff."

China and U.S. agree on framework to implement Geneva trade consensus
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"…The U.S. and China have reached consensus on trade, representatives from both sides said following a second day of high-level talks in London."

Trump says a U.S.-China trade deal is 'done'
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"…President Trump wrote on social media that a trade deal with China is "done.""

The U.S. and China have agreed on a framework to resolve their trade disputes
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"…The U.S. and China have agreed in principle on a framework to carry out an agreement they reached on resolving their trade disputes last month, Chinese state media said."

U.S.-China trade talks continue for a 2nd day in London
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"…The U.K. government says it's providing the venue and logistics for the U.S.-China talks but is not involved in them."

US, China reach deal to ease export curbs, keep tariff truce alive
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"…The deal may keep the Geneva agreement from unravelling over duelling export controls, but does little to resolve deep differences over Trump's unilateral tariffs and longstanding U.S. complaints about China's state-led, export-driven economic model."

Critical minerals give China an edge in trade negotiations
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"…China's dominance over critical minerals in global supply chains was a powerful bargaining chip in trade talks between Beijing and Washington that concluded with both sides saying they have a framework to pursue a deal."

Trump says China trade deal 'done,' but subject to 'final approval'
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"…President Donald Trump said a trade deal with China "is done, subject to final approval.""

US-China trade talks in London enter their second day
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"…The U.S. and China are holding a second day of talks Tuesday in London aimed at easing their trade dispute, after President Donald Trump said China is “not easy” but the U.S. was “doing well” at the negotiations."

Asian shares are mixed as investors keep an eye on China-US trade talks
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"…World shares were mixed on Tuesday as investors kept a wary eye on China-U.S. trade talks that could have a huge impact on the global economy."

World shares are mixed as investors keep an eye on China-US trade talks
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"…World shares were mixed on Tuesday as investors kept a wary eye on China-U.S. trade talks that could have a huge impact on the global economy."

Trade war truce between US and China is back on
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"…The deal revived a trade truce agreed in Geneva last month that subsequently faltered because of differences over Chinese rare earth exports and US export controls."

Critical minerals give China an edge in trade negotiations
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"…China’s dominance over critical minerals in global supply chains was a powerful bargaining chip in trade talks between Beijing and Washington that concluded with both sides saying they have a framework to pursue a deal."

US-China trade talks in London enter their second day
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"…The U.S. and China held a second day of talks Tuesday in London aimed at easing their trade dispute, after President Donald Trump said China is “not easy” but the U.S. was “doing well” at the negotiations."

Tariffs: US-China talks end with plan for Trump and Xi to approve
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"…The US and China say they have agreed in principle to a framework for de-escalating trade tensions between the world's two biggest economies."

US, China reach 'framework' to implement trade deal, Lutnick says
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"…The U.S. and China have reached a "framework" to implement a trade deal struck between the two sides last month in Geneva, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced."

US stocks drift as Wall Street waits to hear what US-China trade talks will bear
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"…U.S. stocks are drifting just below their all-time high on Tuesday as the wait continues to hear what will come of trade talks underway between the United States and China."

US and China reach framework for trade deal during London negotiations
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"…The United States and China reached a framework for a looming trade deal on Tuesday, which comes on the second day of negotiations in London."

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"…The two sides on Tuesday wrapped up two days of talks in London that appeared to focus on finding a way to resolve disputes over mineral and technology exports that had shaken a fragile truce on trade reached in Geneva last month."

Trump: Deal With China Is Done, Tariffs on Chinese Goods Going to 55%
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"…The two sides on Tuesday wrapped up two days of talks in London that appeared to focus on finding a way to resolve disputes over mineral and technology exports that had shaken a fragile truce on trade reached in Geneva last month."

Trump: Deal With China Is Done, Tariffs on Chinese Goods Going to 55%
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"…The two sides on Tuesday wrapped up two days of talks in London that appeared to focus on finding a way to resolve disputes over mineral and technology exports that had shaken a fragile truce on trade reached in Geneva last month."

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"…The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Washington on Tuesday ruled the tariffs can remain in effect while it reviews a lower court decision blocking them on grounds that Trump had exceeded his authority by imposing them."

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"…The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Washington on Tuesday ruled the tariffs can remain in effect while it reviews a lower court decision blocking them on grounds that Trump had exceeded his authority by imposing them."

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"…The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Washington on Tuesday ruled the tariffs can remain in effect while it reviews a lower court decision blocking them on grounds that Trump had exceeded his authority by imposing them."

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"…The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Washington on Tuesday ruled the tariffs can remain in effect while it reviews a lower court decision blocking them on grounds that Trump had exceeded his authority by imposing them."

Futures Dip on Lack of Details on China Trade; CPI in Focus
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"…But the talks did little to lift sentiment among investors, who had priced the deal in to some extent."

US, China Agree on Trade 'Framework'
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"…US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick expressed optimism late Tuesday after a full day of negotiations that concerns surrounding rare earth minerals and magnets "will be resolved" eventually, as the deal is implemented."

S&P 500 Rises a 3rd Day Amid US-China Trade Talks
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"…The S&P 500 ended higher Tuesday, lifted by a rally in Tesla as investors bet on positive results from U.S.-China trade talks aimed at defusing a tariff dispute that has roiled global markets this year."

Stocks Muted With US-China Trade Talks in Focus
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"…Stocks remain in limbo as the wait continues to hear what will come of trade talks underway between the United States and China."

US-China Trade Talks in London Enter 2nd Day
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"…The U.S. and China are holding a second day of talks Tuesday in London aimed at easing their trade dispute, after President Donald Trump said China is "not easy" but the U.S. was "doing well" at the negotiations."

London Trade Talks End Just Before Midnight With 'A Framework'
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"…The marathon trade talks between the U.S. and China ended before midnight on Tuesday, bringing to an end the second day of talks that had begun nearly 14 hours earlier."

Scott Bessent Leaves London as China Trade Talks Continue
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"…The talks have stretched into Tuesday night, far longer than expected."

Howard Lutnick: China Trade Talks Are Going 'Really, Really Well'
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"…Trade talks between the U.S. and China resumed shortly after 8 p.m. in London, a Treasury spokesman said Tuesday night."

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"…Markets just look like they want to go up."

US, Chinese Officials Reach Trade Deal That Needs Executive Approval
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"…Negotiators on both sides of the U.S.-China trade talks have walked out of two days of trade negotiations with an agreement to take back to their respective leaders that outlines a consensus framework for bilateral trade."

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"…U.S. and Chinese officials met for a second day of economic and trade discussions in London on June 10."

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"…Trump’s pledge to continue to allow Chinese students to study in the U.S. is a reversal from Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s announcement at the end of May that the U.S. would begin revoking the visas of Chinese students."

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"…The two largest economies in the world have reached a handshake for a framework."

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