US EditionTrump says tariffs on China ‘not sustainable’, confirms meeting with Xi in two weeks
President Trump said the 100 percent tariffs on Chinese goods are unsustainable but necessary after China tightened export controls on rare earth minerals, critical to tech manufacturing.
- 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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Washington. US President Donald Trump acknowledged that his proposal to impose 100 percent tariffs on products from China would not be sustainable and said he would meet China’s president Xi Jinping at the end of the month in South Korea, according to excerpts from an interview.
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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
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