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Trump says 80% China tariff ‘seems right’, ahead of trade talks

Skylar Woodhouse / Bloomberg
Skylar Woodhouse / Bloomberg • 3 min read
Trump says 80% China tariff ‘seems right’, ahead of trade talks
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President Donald Trump floated an 80% tariff on China ahead of negotiations due to begin Saturday as he urged Beijing to do more to open their markets to US goods.

“80% Tariff on China seems right! Up to Scott B,” Trump said in a social-media post Friday morning, referring to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

“CHINA SHOULD OPEN UP ITS MARKET TO USA — WOULD BE SO GOOD FOR THEM!!! CLOSED MARKETS DON’T WORK ANYMORE!!!,” he said in a separate post.

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