Trump Calls for Market Openness and Tariffs on China
President Donald Trump urged China to open its markets to the U.S., claiming closed markets aren't effective anymore. He also advocated for an 80% tariff on Chinese goods ahead of trade talks, addressing his remarks to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
On Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump called for China to open its markets to the United States, claiming it could greatly benefit China.
Trump expressed his views via a Truth Social post, arguing that closed markets are outdated and advocating an 80% tariff on Chinese goods.
He directed his comments towards Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, ahead of impending trade discussions between the two nations.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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