China and the US have agreed a 90-day pause to the deepening trade war that has threatened to upend the global economy, with reciprocal tariffs to be lowered by 115 percentage points. Speaking to the media after talks in Geneva, the US treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, said both sides had shown “great respect” in the negotiations. Bessent said: “The consensus from both delegations this weekend was neither side wants a decoupling.” Thabiso Kotane speaks to Chief Economist at Econometrix, Dr. Azar Jammine. 

<p>China and the US have agreed a 90-day pause to the deepening trade war that has threatened to upend the global economy, with reciprocal tariffs to be lowered by 115 percentage points. Speaking to the media after <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/may/11/us-china-trade-talks-geneva-intended-de-escalate-tensions-lutnick">talks in Geneva</a>, the US treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, said both sides had shown &ldquo;great respect&rdquo; in the <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/may/02/china-evaluating-us-offer-to-engage-in-trade-negotiations">negotiations</a>. Bessent&nbsp;said: &ldquo;The consensus from both delegations this weekend was neither side wants a decoupling.&rdquo;&nbsp;Thabiso Kotane speaks to Chief Economist at Econometrix, Dr. Azar Jammine.&nbsp;</p>

POWER Drive is a packed news and current affairs show, providing you with a comprehensive round-up of the day’s breaking news. The show features our own POWER News reporters wrapping up the major stories of the day, analysis, sport, market updates, weather and all your calls. POWER Drive host Thabiso Kotane tells you what you need to know with humour and insight as you drive home.

<p>POWER Drive is a packed news and current affairs show, providing you with a comprehensive round-up of the day&rsquo;s breaking news. The show features our own POWER News reporters wrapping up the major stories of the day, analysis, sport, market updates, weather and all your calls. POWER Drive host Thabiso Kotane tells you what you need to know with humour and insight as you drive home.</p>