Trump hints at sweeping tariff cuts on China ahead of talks
Friday, May 9, 2025, 8:21 am
As tensions in the trade war simmer, President Trump floated the idea of reducing tariffs on China from 145% to 80% just before major trade discussions. The proposal aims to deescalate the conflict, marking a bold shift in U.S. trade policy and sparking plenty of eyebrow-raising debate.
Des négociations entre Washington et Pékin sont prévues à partir de demain en Suisse.
Behind closed doors, Chinese officials have grown increasingly alarmed about tariffs' impact on the economy and the risk of isolation.
U.S. President Donald Trump floated the idea of lowering tariffs on China to 80 per cent ahead of planned trade talks between the two countries this weekend.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday floated cutting tariffs on China from 145% to 80% ahead of a weekend meeting as he looks to deescalate the trade war. Top U.S. officials are set to meet with a high-level Chinese delegation this weekend in Switzerland in the first major talks…
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