US, China Reach Agreement to Ease Trade Tensions

In a move aimed at de-escalating one of the most consequential trade disputes in recent history, senior officials from the United States and China have reached a preliminary agreement designed to reduce bilateral trade tensions. The framework, achieved after extensive diplomatic negotiations, outlines mutual commitments to gradually roll back select tariffs, strengthen enforcement of intellectual property rights, and broaden market access for foreign enterprises. While the full terms have not yet been disclosed, both parties characterized the agreement as a “positive and constructive step” toward restoring stability and predictability in the global trading system. Analysts view the development as a potential inflection point in US–China economic relations, though caution that meaningful progress will depend on sustained implementation and further dialogue.

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