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Can the US-China Trade Deal Save TikTok? The TRUTH Behind the Tariff Cuts!
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5/12/2025
Can the US-China Trade Deal Save TikTok? The TRUTH Behind the Tariff Cuts!
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What a day for the markets. Stocks are surging worldwide. Why? Because the U.S. and China have
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agreed to a major tariff reduction. But there's more to this story than meets the eye. Could this
00:11
trade truce be the key to unlocking the TikTok situation? We're diving deep into the details of
00:17
this deal and what it means for you, right here on USA Newsreel. For months, the U.S. and China
00:24
have been locked in a trade war, slapping tariffs on each other's goods. This has created uncertainty
00:29
in the global economy, impacting everything from the price of your electronics to the
00:35
cost of agricultural products. Remember Trump's Liberation Day tariff announcement? Well, markets
00:42
tanked then, and today we're seeing the opposite reaction. These tariffs have been as high as
00:49
45% on some goods, causing major disruptions. Businesses have struggled to adapt and consumers
00:56
have felt the pinch. But now, there's a glimmer of hope. Here's the deal. Both sides have agreed
01:03
to slash tariffs. The U.S. will reduce tariffs on Chinese imports to 30%, and China will reciprocate
01:10
by lowering tariffs on U.S. goods to 10%. This takes effect on Wednesday and lasts for 90 days.
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According to our sources, this is a 115% cut on tariffs. That's a pretty big deal. The immediate
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reaction has been overwhelmingly positive. Stock markets are soaring, with the Dow S&P 500 and
01:33
NASDAQ all seeing significant gains. European and Asian markets are also up. Investors are breathing
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a sigh of relief, hoping this is the start of a more stable economic relationship. But is this just
01:48
a temporary fix? Our business reporter Jonathan Josephs writes that this 90-day period is intended
01:57
to allow time for both sides to ease tensions through negotiations. Michael Race, our business
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reporter, points out that economists at Deutsche Bank suggest this lowering of tariffs and last week's
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U.K.-U.S. deal on them, means there's both a likely cap and floor to Trump's rates of 10% to 30%. However,
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not everyone is convinced this is a complete victory.
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Janka Urtel, director of the Asia program at the European Council on Foreign Relations, argues that this
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deal might be interpreted in Beijing as the Trump administration backing down. She says China is in
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a psychologically stronger position now than before.
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Urtel also cautions that it's not really a deal yet, without seeing details on fresh commitments from
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Beijing on key issues like market access or expanded imports of U.S. goods.
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Now, let's talk about the elephant in the room, TikTok. You may recall the law last year ordering
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TikTok's Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to sell the app or face a ban in the U.S.
03:08
The deadline has been extended multiple times, leaving many wondering what's really going on.
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President Trump has even hinted that the TikTok situation could be resolved as part of a broader
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trade deal. He told NBC News that there were people ready to buy the app, but tariffs had
03:26
limited China's ability to do business with the U.S. Could this 90-day pause on tariffs be a way to
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facilitate a TikTok sale? It's certainly possible. The Chinese government would likely need to approve
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such a sale, making it a key point of negotiation between the two countries. So, what does all of
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this mean for the future? Well, it's complicated. On the one hand, the tariff reduction is a positive
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step towards stabilizing the global economy and easing trade tensions. On the other hand, there are still
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many uncertainties and potential pitfalls. The success of this agreement will depend on whether
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both sides can engage in good-faith negotiations and make meaningful commitments on key issues.
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It also depends on the outcome of the TikTok situation and whether a sale can be successfully
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negotiated. It's also worth noting that the U.S. tariff of 30% is still high, but analysts say that
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the amount will be manageable. Now, we want to hear from you. What do you think about this tariff
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reduction deal? Do you think it will lead to a lasting resolution of trade tensions? And what
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about TikTok? Do you think it will be sold to a U.S. company? Let us know your thoughts in the
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comments below. Don't forget to like this video if you found it informative and subscribe to USA News
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Real for more updates on the latest news and analysis. We're committed to bringing you the real
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story, without the spin. Let's consider some alternative scenarios. What if the negotiations
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break down after 90 days? What if China doesn't make the concessions the U.S. is looking for? In that
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case, we could see a return to the trade war, with even higher tariffs and more economic disruption.
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Another possibility is that the TikTok sale falls through. This could lead to a ban of the app in
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the U.S., which would have significant implications for its users and the social media landscape.
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In conclusion, the U.S.-China tariff reduction is a significant development with the potential to
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stabilize the global economy and ease trade tensions. However, there are still
05:38
many uncertainties and potential pitfalls. The success of this agreement will depend on future
05:44
negotiations and the resolution of the TikTok situation. We'll continue to follow this story
05:51
closely and bring you the latest updates.
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