Mon May 12 07:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Trump Hints at Lowering Tariffs on Chinese Goods Ahead of High-Level Talks
**Geneva, Switzerland** – President Trump signaled a potential reduction in US tariffs on Chinese goods, suggesting a decrease from 145% to 80% in a social media post Tuesday morning. The announcement comes on the eve of high-level trade talks between the US and China in Switzerland.
The talks, scheduled for this week, will see Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen meet in Geneva. US Trade Representative Katherine Tai will also hold separate meetings with Chinese officials.
Trump indicated that the 80% tariff rate “looks appropriate,” but conditioned the reduction on the outcome of Secretary Yellen’s discussions in Switzerland. No further details were provided. The announcement marks the first concrete suggestion of tariff reductions from the former president since the ongoing trade negotiations began.
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