Trump Proposes Reducing China Tariffs to 80% Ahead of Weekend Talks in Switzerland

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Updated May 9, 2025, 01:55 PM

President Donald Trump has indicated a willingness to reduce the current 145% tariffs on Chinese goods to 80% ahead of a crucial weekend meeting between U.S. and Chinese trade officials in Switzerland. This proposal comes as part of efforts to de-escalate the ongoing trade war between the two nations. Trump shared his thoughts on the social media platform Truth Social, suggesting that an 80% tariff 'seems right' and leaving the decision 'up to Scott B,' referring to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The move would represent a significant reduction from the existing tariffs but would still maintain a high level of trade restriction. The weekend talks in Geneva, Switzerland, are the first high-level discussions between the U.S. and China since the escalation of trade tensions. U.S. officials, including Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, are set to meet with their Chinese counterparts, led by Vice Premier He Lifeng. Trump has also called for China to open its markets to U.S. businesses, emphasizing that closed markets are no longer effective. This stance reflects his broader push for more favorable trade terms with China.

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Selina Wang

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Trump signals he's open to cutting tariffs on China to 80% from 145% ahead of talks this weekend b/t US & China officials in Switzerland Trump posted on truth social: “80% Tariff on China seems right! Up to Scott B" @ABC https://t.co/E2Wl94aCDJ

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🌍 Trump proposes to reduce tariffs on China from 145 percent to 80 percent https://t.co/TcaIKjDAVe

Sky News

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Donald Trump has floated the idea of cutting US trade tariffs against China to 80%, as key talks between the sides prepare to get underway. 🔗 Read more https://t.co/4qm8DVgNQR