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U.S. and China Drop Ruinous Tariffs for 90 days, Agree to Further Talks

US and Chinese trade officials meeting in Switzerland over the weekend agreed to reduce trade tariffs from 145% (US) and 125% (China) to 30% and 10%, respectively. The reductions will be in place for 90 days while the two erstwhile trade partners continue to negotiate.