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Trump says lower tariffs depend on China, as US states sue over trade war

US President Donald Trump speaks with reporters as he signs executive orders regarding education in the Oval Office of the White House, in Washington, DC, on April 23, 2025 [Alex Brandon/AP Photo]

United States President Donald Trump has reiterated his intention to lower his crippling tariffs on China, but insisted the timeline for any relief will depend on Beijing.

Speaking to reporters at the White House on Wednesday, Trump said he could announce new tariff rates on US trading partners, including China, over the next few weeks, depending on the outcome of his administration’s negotiations with other countries.

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