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The potential easing of tariffs could have broad economic impacts. CBS News MoneyWatch Correspondent Kelly O’Grady explained that a reduction of even 10% in tariffs on Chinese goods could alleviate some financial strain. Consumers might see decreased prices on products imported from China, easing inflationary pressures, and American farmers could benefit from increased Chinese purchases of agricultural exports.
However, she emphasized that these changes are more about avoiding significant future pain rather than providing immediate, substantial relief. The tariffs, which inflate costs across industries, have already been absorbed to some extent, and reductions would mainly prevent further escalation of costs rather than drastically lower prices.