Trade Truce, New Engines, and Rubber in Motion

After the April collapse caused by the U.S.–China trade war, May brought an unexpected breather.On May 12, both powers agreed to drastically reduce mutual tariffs for 90 days, bringing some relief to the markets.U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods dropped from 145% to 30%.China cut its tariffs on U.S. imports from 125% to 10%.Rubber prices began to recover slightly, though they remain far below pre-conflict levels.📉 Outlook: There's optimism, but uncertainty remains. Will the truce hold?