Pressure Works, China Retreats And Markets Soar

  • The US and China have agreed to reduce tariffs significantly, with the US lowering tariffs on Chinese products from 145% to 30% and China reducing tariffs on American products from 125% to 10%. The deal, led by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, is expected to reduce trade uncertainty and boost stock markets, as indicated by the sharp decline in the VIX index.