The New York Times | Alexandra Stevenson
President Trump's aggressive trade war against China, initiated with vows of steep tariffs to punish perceived unfair practices, has resulted in an uneasy truce rather than the initially threatened economic freeze. Despite Trump's promise of significantly higher tariffs on Chinese goods, China now faces an average tariff rate of approximately 22 percent, according to Nomura, which, while higher than other countries, is considerably less than the initial threats. This outcome, described as a stalemate, follows a period where trade between the two nations nearly halted and Chinese officials derided the standoff. The article sets the stage for an upcoming meeting between President Trump and Xi Jinping, highlighting the shift from an intense trade conflict to a more moderated, albeit still tense, economic relationship.
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