Skip to main content

Trump now says China tariffs will come down substantially, but won’t be zero

White House said 18 countries have submitted proposals for tariff talks with the US, but China is not among them.

Trump now says China tariffs will come down substantially, but won’t be zero
Trump now says China tariffs will come down substantially, but won’t be zero

Image Source : https://www.rfa.org:443/english/china/2025/04/23/china-us-tariff-substantially-… , Used Under : CC BY 4.0

It seems that the trade war between the U.S. and China is showing signs of potential de-escalation, with President Trump indicating that tariffs on Chinese goods will be lowered but not eliminated completely. The goal of the tariffs is to boost American manufacturing, but the impact on both countries and the global economy is significant. Both sides seem to understand that the current situation is unsustainable, but negotiations may be challenging. It will be interesting to see how the trade talks progress and if a deal can be reached in the near future. The involvement of other countries in trade talks with the U.S. also shows the complexity of global trade relationships. Overall, it appears that there is a push for a resolution to the trade war, but the outcome remains uncertain. The impact of tariffs on various industries and economies will continue to be a key issue to monitor in the coming months.

Author Name: Taejun Kang for RFA