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U.S. tariffs on China won't change again, Lutnick says after trade talks
Following trade discussions in London, U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick confirmed that the current tariff rates on Chinese imports will remain unchanged moving forward.
This followed high-level negotiations that established a fragile trade truce, though the overall deal remains subject to final approval by Presidents Trump and Xi.
The United States maintains tariffs at 55% on Chinese imports while China holds its tariffs on U.S. goods at 10%, continuing temporary duty reductions agreed last month.
Lutnick said China will promptly approve U.S. magnet and rare earth import applications despite Beijing having previously 'slow-rolled' exports, and Trump declared the deal is 'done' but pending approval.
The trade truce, shaped by Trump's recent call with Xi, reduces immediate tensions but leaves uncertainties about longer-term rare earth supply and trade enforcement.