President Donald Trump stated, on Wednesday, that he has no intention of easing the 145% tariff on Chinese imports.
What Happened: During an Oval Office press session, he was asked about the possibility of reducing tariffs, to which he replied, “No,” reported The Hill.
In April, the Trump administration announced reciprocal tariff exemptions on electronics, including phones and computers, from China and other countries. However, when questioned about extending these exemptions to products like car seats, Trump dismissed the idea, emphasizing simplicity in tariff policies.
His remarks were made during the swearing-in ceremony for David Perdue, the new U.S. ambassador to China. The comments come just days before a planned meeting with Chinese officials, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer.
Overseas leaders had suggested that …