Trump says he will not reduce tariffs on China in order to have negotiations

Trump says he will not reduce tariffs on China in order to have negotiations
US President Donald Trump speaks after David Perdue was sworn in as US ambassador to China (Mark Schiefelbein/AP)
Wed, 07 May, 2025 - 22:32
Associated Press reporters

US President Donald Trump said “no” when asked if he would reduce his 145% tariffs on Chinese goods as a condition for negotiations.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer are set to meet their Chinese counterparts this weekend in Switzerland.

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