China’s Ministry of Commerce has dismissed the U.S. decision to exclude key tech products like smartphones and laptops from recent tariffs as a “tiny step to fix its mistakes,” urging Washington to take bolder action to resolve trade disputes. 🌏💻 The move follows Trump-era tariffs that sparked global trade tensions, with Beijing calling for a complete rollback of the measures.
“China is now examining the latest influence,” the ministry stated, signaling cautious skepticism about the exemptions. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced Friday that semiconductors, solar cells, and consumer electronics would be spared from new tariffs—tech items critical to global supply chains linking the Chinese mainland and the U.S. 🤝📉
While the exemptions offer temporary relief for tech giants, experts say the broader economic battle remains unresolved. Could this signal a thaw in U.S.-China relations, or just a strategic pause? 🔍 Stay tuned as we track the ripple effects on global markets and your next gadget’s price tag. 📈✨
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China: U.S. latest spare for tariffs 'a tiny step to fix its mistakes'
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