White House Considers Slashing China Tariffs, in Some Cases by More Than Half: Report
- The Trump administration is considering reducing tariffs on Chinese imports by more than half to ease tensions with Beijing, according to people familiar with the matter.
- Tariffs could decrease from 145% to between 50% and 65%, potentially affecting trade between the U.S. and China.
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent emphasized the importance of balancing trade between the two countries, suggesting a cooperative approach.
- White House spokesperson Kush Desai stated that reports about tariff reductions are 'pure speculation' without Trump's confirmation.
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White House may cut import tariffs on China by almost half - WSJThe US administration is considering reducing tariffs on Chinese goods, possibly to 50-65%. A final decision has not yet been made, but a multi-tiered approach is being considered.
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Washington agrees to be divided. First, it says Trump is considering drastically lowering China's tariffs. Now they are rowing back. Beijing should please go to the US, not the other way around. However, for economic Nobel laureate Stiglitz it is clear that there can only be one winner in this case.
The U.S. and China have high tariffs. The U.S. Treasury Secretary makes it clear that the high tariffs are not sustainable, but the White House also says what is not going to happen.
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