Trade Truce on the Table

The United States and China have agreed to a partial tariff rollback, signaling a fragile truce in their ongoing trade dispute. Following a high-profile meeting in South Korea, the U.S. will reduce tariffs on select Chinese imports linked to fentanyl trafficking from 20% to 10%, while maintaining an overall duty burden near 47%. Both sides also agreed to suspend certain investigations and countermeasures affecting maritime and logistics operations for one year — a notable pause in a sector that’s felt direct cost pressures from the conflict.

China, in turn, will delay export controls on rare earth materials and consider renewed purchases of U.S. agricultural and energy products. Though details remain under negotiation, this détente suggests a recalibration of global supply chain pressures heading into 2026.

At The Logistix Company, we’re monitoring these shifts closely, ensuring clients stay agile as tariffs and trade terms evolve. When global policy changes lanes, TLC keeps freight — and strategy — moving forward with confidence.