US EditionTrump says 80% tariff on China ‘seems right’ ahead of U.S.-Beijing trade talks
- Senior U.S. And Chinese officials met in Geneva over the weekend, marking their first major trade talks since tariff escalations in 2024.
- The talks arose after President Trump imposed steep tariffs, raising U.S. Duties on Chinese goods to 145%, with China retaliating up to 125%.
- U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent led negotiations focusing on de-escalation rather than a comprehensive trade deal, amid differing U.S. And Chinese strategies.
- Trump stated on social media that an “80% tariff on China seems right” while urging China to open its markets and signaling possible tariff reductions.
- The talks may ease tensions and alleviate economic pressures, but China could exit negotiations if it feels unfairly treated or if the U.S. Refuses to initiate de-escalation.
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As US and China begin trade talks, Trump's tariff hammer looks less mighty than he hoped
The way US President Donald Trump sees it, beating China in a trade war should be easy.After all, his logic goes, the Chinese sell Americans three times as much stuff as Americans sell them. Therefore, they have more to lose. Inflict enough pain – like the combined 145 per cent taxes he slapped on Chinese imports last month – and they'll beg for mercy.Trump's treasury secretary, Scott Bessent has confidently compared Beijing to a card player stu…
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