特朗普按时履行中美会晤承诺，美国带头降低对华关税

Core Points - The recent meeting between the U.S. and China marks a significant shift in the ongoing trade tensions, with the U.S. agreeing to lower tariffs while China pauses its export controls on rare earth elements [2][3][8] - The discussions focused on critical issues such as tariffs, rare earth exports, and agricultural trade, particularly the purchase of U.S. soybeans by China [5][6][8] - The meeting is seen as a tactical pause rather than a strategic resolution, as underlying structural issues remain unresolved [8] Trade Tariffs - The U.S. had previously imposed a 20% tariff on Chinese fentanyl precursor chemicals, raising the overall tariff rate on Chinese goods to 57% [2] - In response to the recent meeting, the U.S. will lower tariffs, while China has agreed to suspend its rare earth export controls for one year [3][8] Rare Earth Elements - China controls approximately 90% of the global supply of rare earth elements, which are crucial for U.S. technology and defense industries [8] - The U.S. is initiating plans to build supply chains with allies to reduce dependence on Chinese rare earths, although experts estimate it will take at least five years to achieve independence [8] Agricultural Trade - China has committed to purchasing 12 million tons of U.S. soybeans by the end of 2025, with a minimum of 25 million tons annually starting in 2026 [5][8] - This commitment is politically significant as it supports U.S. farmers, particularly in key states that are important for Trump's electoral base [5][8] Economic Context - The backdrop of the meeting includes a global economic slowdown, with both countries recognizing the need for stability [8] - The U.S. stock market reacted positively to the news, rebounding by 1.5% after a prior decline of 2% [5][8]