BUSINESSSCMP CHINA
How drones, tariffs and rare earths could test US-China detente
The US-China post-summit detente is shifting to institutional frameworks, with the US Trade Representative seeking tariff relief for non-sensitive Chinese goods and proposing Section 301 duties on imports from 60 countries, including China. The USTR also launched a new US-China Board of Trade to evaluate potential tariff reductions.
Mentioned
Related Signal
Adjacent reporting
- China, US to seek lower tariffs on $30bn worth of goods each: Beijing
- US Proposes New Tariffs After Investigation; US, Iran Exchange Clashes | Bloomberg Brief 6/3/2026
- Iran focus at Trump-Xi summit may delay progress on tariffs, rare earths
- For Chinese exporters, Iran worries eclipse tariff woes as Trump, Xi prepare to meet
- White House touts deals on soybeans and rare earths after Trump-Xi summit, while China talks up tariff cuts
- Trump makes new play for tariffs