US EditionTrump Says He Won’t Lower China Tariffs to Jump-Start Talks
- President Trump declined to reduce the steep 145% tariffs he imposed on goods from China ahead of the scheduled trade discussions in Switzerland in early May 2025.
- The tariffs remain amid ongoing tensions and contrasting internal administration views on possible phased reductions to revive negotiation efforts.
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent acknowledged that the administration had not yet engaged in talks with China despite prior claims of communication between the two leaders.
- Trump stated that China 'deserves it' regarding the tariffs and likely will absorb the associated costs, emphasizing his firm stance with a clear 'No' to lowering tariffs to prompt talks.
- The sustained tariffs continue to cause dispute among both Chinese officials and American stakeholders, impacting the prospects for constructive dialogue in trade relations.
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Trump does not intend to lower tariffs on imports from China
Trump on Wednesday rejected the possibility of lowering tariffs on Chinese imports ahead of planned negotiations between representatives of the two countries over the weekend in Switzerland. He insisted that the meeting was requested by the Chinese, not his government.
Trump says he won't roll back the 145% tariff to get China to the negotiating table.
By Samantha Delouya, CNN President Donald Trump said the 145% tariff imposed on most imports from China is here to stay, for now. When asked in the Oval Office Wednesday if he was willing to roll back the historically high tariffs to bring China to the negotiating table, Trump responded simply, “No.” US stocks retreated slightly after Trump’s response. Trade between China and the United States has been virtually at a standstill since the tariff …
President Trump: "I will not lower the 145% additional tariffs before negotiating with China"
[NHK] Regarding the meeting of senior US and Chinese officials in Switzerland to discuss trade issues, US President Trump said he would levy a total of 145,000 yuan ($1,450) in tariffs against China.
Trump says he won’t soften China tariffs ahead of trade talks
President Trump said Wednesday he was not considering softening the 145 percent tariff on imports from China. Reporters in the Oval Office asked if the president would consider reducing levies on the foreign nation, to which he succinctly responded, “No.” In early April, the Trump administration announced tariff exemptions on electronics such as phones, computers…
Trump refuses to reduce prices prior to negotiations with Pequim
The prices imposed on China by 145% can change after negotiations in Switzerland. Trump requires a fight against fentanyl and refuses initial request for reproximation. Dialogue aims to "balance the economic system".
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