Wednesday, May 7, 2025

China Is Likely to Play Hardball in U.S. Tariff Talks; Trump’s Threatened Tariffs Are So Large, 10% Feels Like a Relief

 China Is Likely to Play Hardball in U.S. Tariff Talks - The New York Times

Beijing says it will meet with American officials to discuss trade, but warned Washington against using the engagement to ratchet up pressure on China.

Trump’s Threatened Tariffs Are So Large, 10% Feels Like a Relief - The New York Times

As he proposes ever stiffer tariffs, President Trump has normalized his merely big ones.

He Lifeng, second from right, China’s top trade official, in Beijing in March. China said Mr. He would meet with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Switzerland this week.Credit...Pool photo by Ng Han Guan