US tariffs on Chinese imports will be reduced but not eliminated, says Trump

US President Donald Trump has acknowledged that the 145% tariffs he has imposed on Chinese goods are high, and has vowed to reduce them and reach a trade deal with China.

“(Tariffs – ed.) 145% is very high. And they won’t be that high, not even close to that high. … They will come down significantly, but they won’t be zero,” the US leader said.

Trump expressed optimism about a trade deal with China.

“We’ll be very nice. They’ll be very nice, and we’ll see what happens. But ultimately they’re going to have to make a deal, because otherwise they can’t do business with the United States,” he explained.

Trump said he had a “great relationship” with Xi Jinping.

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