US businesses that rely on Chinese imports express relief and anxiety over tariff pause
- U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced in Geneva this weekend that both countries reduced tariffs, effective Wednesday, signaling a pause in trade tensions.
- The tariff cuts follow a series of U.S. Taxes since 2018, including Trump's recent 145% tariff being lowered to 30%, while China cut its rate from 125% to 10%.
- Chinese manufacturers resumed American orders and production, with firms like Yangjiang's Kahlee Yu preparing for negotiations and extending orders through June.
- Kahlee Yu expressed cautious hope regarding the trade agreement but warned that potential changes in tariff policies could lead to a halt in U.S. Orders, while Danny Lau noted that his aluminum-coating business remains subject to high tariffs and is not included in the current reductions.
- Despite market rebounds to pre-tariff levels, businesses remain cautious, delaying investments due to uncertainty and prior damage from April tariffs reducing orders.
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