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Inside Trump’s negotiating strategy with China

President Donald Trump's trade negotiating team flew to Geneva, Switzerland, in early May 2025 for key economic talks with Chinese officials.
The meetings followed quiet outreach by Chinese officials and Trump's announcement on social media about possibly reducing tariffs from 145% to 80%, which surprised China.
US officials arranged a 90-day pause on April 2 reciprocal tariff rates and aimed to secure early agreements with Indo-Pacific countries, while acknowledging Trump and Xi Jinping must finalize any major deal.
Kevin Hassett, a top White House economic advisor, noted encouraging developments from China before the discussions, while U.S. Trade Representative Greer expressed hope for reaching a stable agreement that could serve as a basis for further progress.
Chinese officials felt frustrated and confused by Trump’s unexpected tariff remarks, indicating the negotiations remain complex and uncertain despite efforts to de-escalate trade tensions.

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