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Tariff rates on small packages from China will be cut in half, though a flat-fee option will not change, the White House said Monday. Why it matters: Trump previously ended a loophole that allowed low-value goods into the country tariff-free — the rate reversal will ease price pressures on customers of Chinese retailers like Shein and Temu.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer told reporters that more details would be provided on Monday.
The Trump administration has lowered the tariff on low-value shipments (under $800) from China and Hong Kong from 120% to 54%, as part of a temporary trade
Representatives from China and the U.S. met for a second day Sunday to discuss trade policies amid fallout from President Donald Trump’s tariff plan.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has taken aim at “bullying” and “hegemonism,” in his first public remarks since a temporary truce over tariffs was agreed in the trade war between the United States and China.
Officials wrapped up two days of bargaining in Switzerland and touted "substantial progress." More details are expected on Monday.
Both nations pledged to cut their broad, ballooning tariffs after weekend talks. US tariffs dropped to 30% from 145%, while China’s moved to 10% from 125%, per a joint statement
Key Takeaways Stocks were buoyant on Monday after White House officials said the U.S. and China had agreed to scale back tariffs for 90 days as negotiators work on a long-term deal.The reprieve exceeded Wall Street's expectations and reassured some investors that President Trump's steepest tariffs are more a negotiating tactic than a permanent