US-China trade talks kick off in Geneva; Trump proposes 80% tariffs on China

With discussions underway, Trump's proposal for an 80% tariff signals a turbulent path ahead for trade relations, as markets react to potential impacts on the $660 billion trade landscape.

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The Headline

Trump’s tariff comments and their market impact ahead of trade talks

80% Tariff seems right!
Donald Trump
U.S. President
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The companies involved in this trade on both sides just cannot afford waiting anymore.
John Gong
Economist
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Dow Jones drop percentage
0.3%
Finance
Key Facts
  • Trump's comments weighed on stocks, with the Dow Jones dropping about 0.3% and the S&P 500 finishing lower ahead of critical trade talks.
  • During the ongoing discussions, a mutual recognition has emerged that current tariff levels effectively halt direct trade.Fortune

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Market reactions: stock movements ahead of trade discussions

Jump in Tesla stock percentage
4%
Finance
Key Facts
  • Stocks closed lower on Friday, trading cautiously ahead of weekend trade talks between the U.S. and China.1
  • Tesla stock jumped more than 4%, pushing shares to their highest level since February amid the trading atmosphere.Finance
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Background Context

Chronology of tariffs and the looming trade talks

Current cumulative levies on Chinese imports
245%
Npr
Current import tax on American goods to China
125%
Npr
Initial levy on Chinese imports
10%
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Final tax increase on China by April
145%
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Key Facts
  • The U.S.-China trade war began in February with a 10% levy on Chinese imports, escalating to 145% by April.Apnews1
  • Chinese imports to the U.S. currently face up to 245% in cumulative levies, while American goods to China are taxed at 125%.Npr
  • The trade talks in Geneva represent the first high-level negotiations since Trump's return to the White House.Npr
  • In response to escalating tariffs, Chinese officials have expressed concern over the trade war's negative impact on their economy.Reuters

Other Facts in these Reports

Bloomberg Economics discusses the unlikelihood of an immediate agreement during trade talks.
Bloomberg.com
Chinese Vice Foreign Minister expresses confidence in managing trade issues.
Reuters
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