The market timing of reported US-China tariff changes and Hormuz oil risks
A user says the US and China agreed on more favorable tariff treatment for $30 billion of non-sensitive goods each way and established an AI dialogue. They argue that any benefits could reach company earnings more slowly than rising energy costs could reach Asian importers.
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A user says the US and China agreed on more favorable tariff treatment for $30 billion of non-sensitive goods in each direction, along with a formal AI dialogue and an incident communication channel. The user also says Iran offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days under a broader deal, but Trump publicly rejected the proposal on Saturday. In the user's view, tariff changes take time to work through orders and earnings, while higher crude, tanker or refinery costs could reach Asian importers sooner. Korea could benefit from less trade friction while facing a higher energy import bill if the Hormuz disruption persists.
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