Trump softens China tariffs as trade fights widen, talks drag on

Added: 2026-05-16

[00:00:00]Trump's China tariff fight hit 145% before the pressure forced a retreat.

[00:00:05]The White House broadened its trade campaign, >> [music] >> but markets, allies, and supply chain limits pushed it from confrontation toward bargaining. A Geneva truce then cut duties by 115% on [music] each side, softening the standoff without ending it. The deal talks drag on, [music] and the next fight is already over what comes after.