China, Trump and tariff
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The Federal Reserve is slated to announce its latest interest-rate decision, and investors will scour the July jobs report. Earnings season marches on, with four of the “Magnificent Seven” names headlining a packed schedule.
The United States and China agreed to extend their 90-day tariff truce on July 29, SCMP reported. This is a developing story. Please keep refreshing for updates.
After a “constructive” round of talks ahead of an Aug. 12 deadline, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said “nothing is agreed until we speak with President Trump.”
A new tariff simulator shows Chinese exports to the US could plummet without a trade deal, and be redirected towards Southeast Asia and Russia.
United Parcel Service reported a decline in second-quarter profit and revenue on Tuesday, as demand took a hit from new "de minimis" tariffs on low-value Chinese shipments and mounting risks from President Donald Trump's trade policies.
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Representatives of the world’s two largest economies meet in Sweden as the expiration date for a 90‑day pause on tariffs draws near. View on euronews
One economist told Newsweek that companies may be wary of "consumer backlash" if they hike prices to mitigate the tariffs' impact.