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US and China Ease Trade Tensions: A 90-Day Tariff Truce

US and China Ease Trade Tensions: A 90-Day Tariff Truce

Taiwan Watches as US-China Trade War Temporarily Cools

In a significant development for global trade, the United States and China have agreed to a temporary truce in their ongoing trade dispute, as announced in a joint statement. This move will see a temporary reduction in tariffs imposed on each other's products, providing a 90-day window for both...

US-China Trade Talks: Beyond the UK Deal - A Daunting Challenge

US-China Trade Talks: Beyond the UK Deal - A Daunting Challenge

As officials prepare for crucial talks, the path to a US-China trade agreement is far more complex than the recent UK deal.

As Trump administration officials prepare to meet with Chinese officials in Geneva this weekend, the momentum from the United Kingdom trade deal announcement on Thursday might seem promising. However, experts caution against high expectations. "I'm keeping my expectations in check. Tariffs are high. Tensions are high. It's easier to impose tariffs than to unwind them," said Wendy Cutler, a former US trade negotiator and current vice president of the Asia Society Policy Institute. President Donald Trump, known for his strong stance on trade deficits, has implemented steep tariffs on China, with rates reaching 145% for many products. China has retaliated with tariffs of its own, s...

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Taiwan on the Horizon: US Eyes Partnership in Alaskan Gas Project

Taiwan on the Horizon: US Eyes Partnership in Alaskan Gas Project

Could Taiwan be poised for a major role in the US energy sector under the current administration?

Amidst the ongoing trade landscape, nations are actively engaging with the White...

Taiwan Watches as US-China Trade War Escalates: 'Fight to the End' Vows

Taiwan Watches as US-China Trade War Escalates: 'Fight to the End' Vows

Tensions Flare as Beijing and Washington Square Off in a High-Stakes Trade Battle with Global Implications for Taiwan.

The escalating trade war between the United States and China has reached a fever...

US Treasury Secretary Bessent's Message: No Retaliation on Trump's Tariffs

US Treasury Secretary Bessent's Message: No Retaliation on Trump's Tariffs

Bessent Urges Patience and Dialogue Following Trump's Announcement, Focusing on Future Negotiations in Taiwan.

Following the recent announcement of reciprocal tariffs by former US President D...