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Trump floats cutting China tariffs to 80% ahead of meeting as he looks to deescalate trade war

President Donald Trump has floated cutting tariffs on China to 80% ahead of a weekend meeting as he looks to deescalate the trade war
President Donald Trump speaks to reporters after David Perdue was sworn in as U.S. Ambassador to China during a ceremony in the Oval Office of the White House, Wednesday, May 7, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

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President Donald Trump speaks to reporters after David Perdue was sworn in as U.S. Ambassador to China during a ceremony in the Oval Office of the White House, Wednesday, May 7, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday floated cutting tariffs on China to 80% ahead of a weekend meeting as he looks to deescalate the trade war.

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