Donald Trump’s tariffs on China will likely remain at a level expected to severely curtail Chinese exports to the US after the 90-day truce, analysts and investors say, suggesting Beijing may have to endure further economic pain despite active talks.

The president has backtracked repeatedly on his tariff policies, creating a whiplash with downsides and few clear benefits so far.

Monday's announcement of a temporary reduction in import tariffs is only the latest chapter in a nearly eight-year trade dispute that began during President Donald Trump's first term. The agreement, which followed discussions between American and Chinese representatives in Geneva,