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In conjunction with recent announcements, the ongoing tariff hikes from the US have placed additional pressures on China’s economic machinery. The recent efforts to lower reserve requirements seem paired not only with a desire to stimulate domestic consumption but also as a strategic maneuver ahead of negotiations with the US. Analysts interpret this timing as an attempt by Beijing to demonstrate a readiness for dialogue, signaling its willingness to tackle the trade war through economic stimulus.