Chinese Imports Expected to Surge Amid 90-Day Tariff Pause

Bessent Sees ‘Several Large’ Trade Deals in Next Few Weeks

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said there could be “several large” trade deals announced in the next couple of weeks, adding that he expects Trump administration officials will meet with their Chinese counterparts again in-person to negotiate those tariffs.

Chinese Imports Expected to Surge Amid 90-Day Tariff Pause

President Donald Trump’s deal to lower tariffs against China for 90 days is expected to spur a surge of pent-up cargo and further market volatility, according to experts.

Walking off the stage into a world of tariffs

After announcing global reciprocal tariffs on U.S. allies and adversaries, the Trump administration shortly lowered rates down on most of those tariffs to a universal 10% flat rate for 90 days. Notable exclusions are aluminum and steel, and items that don’t fall under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), remained taxed at 25%. For Chinese imports, they are being met with rates as high as 145%. A tax hike coming after a year which s…

🤔 Talent acquisition’s identity crisis

Welcome back, TA pros! The U.S. and China hit pause on their tariff tennis match, agreeing to a 90-day ceasefire. It’s not peace. It’s not a treaty. It’s a timeout for 90 days to try to finalize negotiations. Financial markets love good vibes (even temporary ones), and this sent the S&P and Nasdaq into rally mode, giving CEOs something to cheer

Opportunities amid the uncertainty for investors who stay focused

This week US President Donald Trump has executed something of an about-face on tariffs on Chinese imports, and predictably the market extended its celebration. This article was first published in The Australian on 16 May 2025. The US-China tariff agreement announced on May 12, marked a significant de-escalation in trade tensions. Both nations agreed to a 90-day pause on tariff increases, reducing US tariffs on Chinese imports from 145 per cent t…

Trump tariff pause bumps up China imports, but less retail choice and higher prices are coming: CNBC Supply Chain Survey

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