In a resounding victory for President Donald Trump’s unapologetic economic nationalism, the United States and China have agreed to a 90-day tariff rollback deal after intense, high-level trade talks concluded in Geneva this weekend.
Markets reacted swiftly and favorably, with global stocks surging on Monday morning as the announcement brought a rare dose of certainty to the turbulent geopolitical and economic landscape.
Tariffs Slashed, Pressure Maintained
Under the deal:
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U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods will drop from 145% to 30%.
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China’s retaliatory tariffs will fall from 125% to 10%.
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A critical exception: The U.S. will maintain a 20% tariff on Chinese pharmaceutical precursors used to produce fentanyl—a clear shot at Beijing’s role in America’s deadly opioid crisis.
Rather than a sign of weakness, this move is a tactical de-escalation—offering Beijing a narrow window to clean up its trade practices while keeping America’s leverage firmly in place.
A Total Reset, Not a Retreat
President Trump described the talks on Truth Social as “very good,” and declared the deal a “total reset” in U.S.-China trade relations.
“This is the beginning of a new era—fair trade for American workers and no more one-sided deals,” Trump posted.
Beijing Makes Concessions
China also agreed to ease non-tariff trade barriers—a key sticking point for U.S. exporters. These include covert export limits, licensing delays, and bureaucratic sabotage—all trademarks of China’s backdoor manipulation strategy.
For the first time, Beijing will also appoint a high-ranking official, Vice Premier He Lifeng, to directly oversee trade talks moving forward, signaling that the Chinese Communist Party recognizes the geopolitical gravity of the situation.
Trump Officials: “This Is a Win”
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer credited the “unexpected speed” of the agreement to the strength of America’s negotiating position:
“This was not about compromise. It was about clarity—and China knew we meant business.”
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent added:
“This is what a fair and reciprocal trade relationship begins to look like.”
Conservative Response: Toughness, Not Appeasement
The 90-day pause is not a retreat. It’s a measured show of strength that gives the Chinese regime a chance to comply—or face full reimplementation of Trump’s punishing tariffs.
In contrast to past globalist trade policy—defined by appeasement, outsourcing, and economic decay—this deal is rooted in hard leverage, America-first economics, and an uncompromising defense of national sovereignty.
A Path Forward with Conditions
The countdown now begins. Beijing has 90 days to prove its commitment to ending unfair trade practices, curbing fentanyl exports, and leveling the playing field. If it fails, the Trump administration stands ready to reinstate—and possibly expand—tariffs at full strength.
This is what serious leadership looks like.
Conclusion:
America did not bend. It led. And in doing so, President Trump has delivered a trade deal that protects U.S. workers, restores leverage, and sends a clear message: under Trump, the United States will never be second to China again.