International Business and TradePolicy

Trump Acknowledges 100% China Tariffs Unsustainable Amid Trade Standoff

President Donald Trump has acknowledged that his proposed 100% tariffs on Chinese imports would not be sustainable long-term. The comments come amid escalating trade tensions following China’s expansion of rare earth export controls.

Trump Calls 100% China Tariffs Unsustainable in Fox Business Interview

President Donald Trump has stated that his proposed 100% tariff on Chinese goods would not be sustainable for the U.S. economy, according to reports from a recent Fox Business Network interview. The president placed responsibility for the escalating trade measures squarely on China, citing their recent expansion of rare earth element export controls as the catalyst for the new tariffs.

International Business and TradePolicy

Trump-Xi Summit Proceeds Amid Trade Tensions, Officials Confirm

A high-level meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping remains on schedule despite escalating trade tensions. The confirmation comes after Trump threatened additional tariffs and China implemented new export restrictions.

Bilateral Meeting Proceeds Despite Trade Disputes

A scheduled meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese Paramount Leader Xi Jinping will proceed as planned, according to reports from U.S. trade officials. The confirmation represents the strongest indication yet that both nations are attempting to deescalate recent trade tensions that threatened to derail diplomatic relations.