Exclusive | White House Considers Slashing China Tariffs to De-Escalate Trade War - WSJ


The Trump administration is exploring significantly reducing tariffs on Chinese goods to ease trade tensions with Beijing.
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The Trump administration is considering slashing its steep tariffs on Chinese imports—in some cases by more than half—in a bid to de-escalate tensions with Beijing that have roiled global trade and investment, according to people familiar with the matter.President Trump hasn’t made a final determination, the people said, adding that the discussions remain fluid and several options are on the table.

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