U.S., China agree to lower most tariffs for 90 days amid trade talks

washingtonpost.comPublished: 5/12/2025

Summary

China and the United States have agreed to pause their tariffs for 90 days as part of a tentative trade deal aimed at easing a growing economic conflict that threatens global stability. U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods were reduced from 145% to 30%, while China lowered its tariffs on American products from 125% to 10%. While this move is seen as a step toward cooling tensions, analysts warn it may only delay rather than resolve the underlying issues, with both sides still holding out for deeper changes.