US and China Extend Trade Truce Deadline to Avoid Tariffs Hike
The United States and China have decided to extend the trade truce deadline in a bid to prevent a further escalation of tariffs between the two economic giants. The decision comes after a series of intense negotiations between the two countries to address their ongoing trade disputes.
The initial deadline for the truce was set to expire on March 1, after which the US had planned to increase tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods from 10% to 25%. However, in a joint statement released on Sunday, both countries announced that they have made significant progress and are now looking to iron out the remaining issues.
US President Donald Trump hailed the extension as a positive development, stating that substantial progress has been made on important structural issues, including intellectual property protection, technology transfer, agriculture, services, currency, and many other issues. Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed optimism about reaching a mutually beneficial agreement and emphasized the importance of cooperation between the two countries.
The extension of the trade truce deadline provides a glimmer of hope for the global economy, which has been rattled by the ongoing trade tensions between the US and China. Market analysts have welcomed the decision, viewing it as a step in the right direction towards resolving the long-standing trade disputes.
The next round of high-level talks between the US and China is expected to take place in Washington in the coming weeks, with both sides working towards finalizing a comprehensive trade deal that addresses their core concerns and paves the way for a more stable economic relationship.
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