US Signals Shift in Trade Stance Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit, 100 % Tariff Threat “Off the Table”

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:15am on 27 Oct 2025,Monday International

Ahead of the upcoming meeting between Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, the United States has softened its trade stance toward China. US officials confirmed that the earlier threat of imposing a 100% tariff on Chinese imports has been withdrawn, signaling a shift toward negotiation instead of confrontation. The two sides are reportedly working on a broader trade deal covering issues like TikTok’s ownership, rare-earth material exports, and China’s increased purchase of American agricultural products such as soybeans. The development marks a potential easing of trade tensions and a step toward restoring economic stability between the two nations. (PC: AFP)  

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