Trump Signals Retreat on China Tariffs

May 5, 2025 · 9:10 am ET · Leave a Comment

Despite boasting about his deal-making prowess, Donald Trump is flailing in his latest economic standoff with China.

After unilaterally ratcheting up tariffs with no coherent strategy, Trump now seems eager to retreat — and he’s practically begging Beijing to meet him at the negotiating table.

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