Skip to content

Trump expresses support for imposing an 80% tariff on Chinese imports in upcoming negotiations

US President leaves determination to Treasury Secretary Bessent regarding unspecified matter, without providing further details.

US President leaves discretion to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent regarding the matter, offering...
US President leaves discretion to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent regarding the matter, offering no further details.

Trump expresses support for imposing an 80% tariff on Chinese imports in upcoming negotiations

Hey there! Let's break down the latest scoop on Donald Trump, Switzerland, and social media. Trump recently commented that the decision about any adjustments to his social media use is "up to" US Treasury Secretary Scott Mnuchin, without providing further details.

It's still murky whether Trump is referring to temporary cuts, trade negotiations, or a long-term arrangement regarding social media. To make things more intriguing, China has just unveiled a policy package to bolster its economy against US tariffs while trade talks take place in Switzerland.

In other news, China is gearing up for trade talks with US, with Vice Premier He Lifeng scheduled to attend. Although there's no explicit mention of a meeting between Trump and He Lifeng, the talks are crucial to resolve ongoing trade tensions between the two nations.

Trump also took to social media to express his desire for China to open its market to the US, asserting that such a move would be "good for them." These trade talks in Geneva, Switzerland, are garnering substantial attention as both nations strive to find common ground.

That's all the deets we've got so far, keep an eye out for more updates as these talks unfold!

Reference:- [1] Swissinfo.ch, “U.S. Trade Delegation arrives in Geneva for China talks,” May 6, 2023.- [2] Reuters, “China unveils policy package to guard against US tariffs ahead of trade talks in Switzerland,” May 5, 2023.

  1. Diplomacy and politics are at the forefront as Donald Trump and China prepare for trade talks in Geneva, Switzerland, with a general news focus on the potential impact on trade and tariffs.
  2. The strength of international trade relations is under scrutiny, with Trump leaving the details of his social media policy adjustments "up to" US Treasury Secretary Scott Mnuchin.
  3. Trade talks, scheduled between Vice Premier He Lifeng of China and US officials, could mark a significant development in war-and-conflicts and policy-and-legislation regarding tariffs and market access, and resolve ongoing tensions between the nations.
  4. China has released a policy package aimed at fortifying its economy against potential US tariffs, heightening the urgency for successful trade negotiations.
  5. Although a meeting between Trump and He Lifeng hasn't been confirmed, the trade talks are creating a buzz in the global arena, due to the potential consequences for both nations and the broader trade landscape.

Read also:

Latest