Tariff Truce: Cautious Optimism Amid U.S.-China Deal

The recent tariff agreement between the United States and China elicited skeptical reactions across Chinese social media, despite official channels expressing approval of the deal. The accord, forged in Geneva, results in a 90-day tariff pause that reduces U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods from over 145% to a 10% baseline.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the agreement following talks with Chinese officials. However, skepticism remains predominant among Chinese netizens. Many fear that U.S. President Donald Trump's unpredictable nature could disrupt the agreement at any time.

Amidst this backdrop, Chinese state media hailed the meeting as historic, emphasizing the equal and respectful handling of major disputes between the two nations, marking a significant milestone in international trade relations.

(With inputs from agencies.)