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Treasury Secretary Bessent says he's likely to meet with China again in 'next few weeks' to work on bigger agreement

1. U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent expects continued trade talks with China soon. 2. A 90-day tariff pause aims to reduce economic pressures between U.S. and China. 3. Baseline tariffs were lowered significantly, but fentanyl tariffs remain at 20%. 4. Bessent noted China's commitment to help in stopping precursor drug flows. 5. Negotiations could lead to a more comprehensive trade agreement.

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Why Bullish?

A reduction in tariffs typically boosts market sentiment, reminiscent of past trade resolutions. For example, tariff reductions in 2020 led to significant gains in the S&P 500 as uncertainty decreased.

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This news carries weight due to the direct economic impact from tariff changes, influencing many S&P 500 companies exposed to international trade.

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The immediate effect of tariff reductions will influence market sentiment quickly, as seen historically during trade negotiations such as those in 2019-2020.

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