US EditionTrump says tariffs on China ‘not sustainable’, confirms meeting with Xi in two weeks
- U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in two weeks, signaling a possible easing of trade tensions between the countries.
- Trump stated that the recently announced 100% tariffs on Chinese imports are 'not sustainable' in the long term.
- China's Commerce Ministry criticized the U.S. tariffs, stating they 'severely harm China's interests' and undermine trade discussions.
- Vice President JD Vance urged China to 'choose the path of reason' and warned that Washington would defend American interests if China escalated tensions.
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US President Trump sends signals for a compromise in the customs dispute with China.
Only 100 percent tariffs, and now again willingness to talk: Trump's new statements give rise to hopes for a de-escalation in the trade conflict. The WTO warns: Decoupling the two largest economies can break global economic performance by seven percent.
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GV WireTrump Says 100% Tariffs on China Not Sustainable, Still Plans to Meet Xi
WASHINGTON, Oct 17 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said his proposed 100% tariff on goods from China would not be sustainable, but blamed Beijing for the latest impasse in trade talks that began with Chinese authorities tightening control over rare-earth exports.
Scott Bessent confirmed a forthcoming meeting with Deputy Prime Minister He Lifeng to coordinate the presidential dialogue, as the US and China escalate their disagreements on new restrictions on rare earth trade
Trump admits that the tariff hike to China is unsustainable and hopes to negotiate with Xi Jinping at the APEC summit in South Korea.
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