US keeps average duties near 55%, with fentanyl levies a sticking point despite Beijing’s push for relief
US President Donald Trump’s tariffs on China are unlikely to ease, despite ongoing talks towards a comprehensive deal targeted for November, according to two people familiar with the matter.
“President Trump is very comfortable with the current level of tariff … and Chinese imports is a big chunk” of the revenue source, one person familiar said. Another person noted that the US side was “happy” with the current situation.
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