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U.S.-China Tariff Truce Fuels Tech Stock Surge

The two nations agreed to a 90-day tariff standstill, slashing trade duties and boosting investor confidence in the tech sector.

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Overview

  • The U.S. reduced tariffs on Chinese goods from up to 145% to 30%, while China lowered retaliatory duties from 125% to 10%.
  • The temporary tariff reduction, agreed upon after high-stakes negotiations, will last for 90 days as broader trade discussions continue.
  • Tech stocks rallied sharply, with Amazon shares up 8.6%, Tesla up 5.7%, and the Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF gaining 5%.
  • Chipmakers including Marvell Technologies, Broadcom, Intel, and AMD saw significant gains in response to reduced trade tensions.
  • Analysts view the truce as a positive step for global supply chains, with potential long-term implications for tech and AI sectors.