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China Flags Tariff Easing After Trump-Xi Summit

Beijing said tariffs and farm-market access were part of a preliminary understanding, giving investors a fresh sign that trade friction may cool even if the fine print is still unsettled.

China said tariff reductions and wider access for farm goods were discussed after the Trump-Xi summit, pointing markets toward a less confrontational trade tone.

By Markets Desk

Companies

Tesla Lifts Model Y Prices in the U.S.

The first increase in two years suggests the carmaker sees room to test demand and pricing power even as the electric-vehicle market stays fiercely competitive.

By Corporate Bureau

Markets Snapshot

Beijing's tariff signal gave markets a reason to price a milder trade backdrop.
Energy-sensitive sectors stayed alert as fuel costs kept feeding through to the real economy.
Investors were watching policy details rather than chasing a simple risk-on rally.

Corporate Pulse

Tesla's Model Y price increase put fresh focus on demand and margin discipline.
Tata and ASML added momentum to India's bid to become a more serious chip-making base.
Boardrooms remained focused on pricing power, capital intensity, and supply-chain resilience.

Policy & Economy

Higher diesel costs showed how quickly the Iran conflict is feeding everyday budgets.
Trade diplomacy and industrial policy remained central to the week's business agenda.
Executives and officials alike were balancing relief on tariffs with pressure from energy costs.