

Trump Extends China Trade Truce for 90 Days
Aug 12, 2025
Join Derek Wallbank, Senior U.S. EcoGov editor for Bloomberg News, and Joy Yang, Head of product management at Market Vector Indexes, as they delve into President Trump's latest move to extend a tariff truce with China for 90 days. They unravel how this decision impacts U.S.-China trade relations and market stability. Discover the intriguing deal involving Nvidia and AI chip sales, along with insights on inflation and the upcoming economic data that could shape Federal Reserve strategies. It’s a whirlwind of trade talks and market implications!
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
90-Day Truce Clears APEC Window
- The tariff truce now runs through November 10, removing many worst-case tariff scenarios.
- Derek Wallbank says the extension opens a window around APEC for a possible Trump‑Xi meeting.
Moving Fast Normalizes Volatility
- Derek Wallbank says the administration's 'move at Trump speed' favors big headlines over detailed checks.
- That rapid pace helps controversial measures slip by as volatility becomes routine and normalized.
Pay-To-Play Chip Deal Raises Legal Questions
- The Nvidia/AMD arrangement forces firms to pay 15% of China revenue to the U.S. government for exports.
- Derek Wallbank warns this blurs legal norms and reflects how volatility has become normalized.