Trump signals he is open to cutting China tariffs to 80% ahead of trade negotiations

President Donald Trump has signaled a willingness to drastically cut the U.S.' current 145% tariff rate on China ahead of trade talks between the two countries.

President Donald Trump has signaled a willingness to drastically cut the U.S.' current 145% tariff rate on China ahead of trade talks between the two countries.

Trump wrote in a Truth Social post Friday morning: "80% Tariff on China seems right! Up to Scott B.," appearing to refer to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

The post comes a day before Bessent and U.S. Trade Rep. Jamieson Greer meet with their Chinese counterparts in Geneva for trade discussions.

Trump indicated Thursday that he might be open to lowering the current 145% tariff on China. “ I mean, we’re going to see. Right now, you can’t get any higher,” he said during remarks from the Oval Office.

A representative for the Chinese embassy in the U.S. did not immediately respond to a request for comment.