Trump administration considers China tariff cuts: Report
aljazeera.comPublished: 4/23/2025
Summary
Tensions between the United States and China are escalating over trade negotiations, with both countries considering significant tariff cuts to de-escalate disputes. While the U.S. Treasury Secretary emphasized that no unilateral action would be taken, White House officials have hinted at a potential reduction in tariffs from 145% to as low as 50%, potentially spurring substantial trade cancellations. However, China's retaliatory measures and ongoing U.S.-China trade disputes complicate efforts to lower tariffs further, with fears of global economic slowdowns persisting due to these high tariffs.