White House: Trump is ‘optimistic’ China will make a tariff deal

President Donald Trump It is “optimistic” that the United States and China can make a deal on tariffs, Spokeswoman for White House Karoline Levit said on Friday.

His remarks came only after China, the import of the United States increased by 125%, from 84% to Beijing’s latest escalation Commercial War With Trump administration.

“The president made it very clear that he was open to China for a deal,” Levit said, adding that victory is “optimistic.”

“The president must be merciful if China intends to make a deal with the United States. If China continues revenge, it is good for China to recognize the majority.

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Chinese President CJ Jin shocks President Donald Trump before the G20 summit in Osak, Japan in June 2019. (Brendan SmiaSki / AFP / Getty Images / Getty Images)

“Thus, the president wants to do what is right for the American people. He wants to see the practice of fair trade around the world, and that is his purpose and his goal.

When they ask if the trump card is waiting Shirt To do the first step, Laurit said. “I’m not going to comment on the communications that are done or cannot happen.”

China is increasing US tariffs that import from 125% to 84%

President Donald Trump keeps a chart of “mutual tariffs” while talking at the White House on April 2. (Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images / Getty Images)

Levit said that “Our National Security Team” can “implement these discussions. And as always, transparency, we will provide progress, “he added.

Levit told reporters on Friday that “very good progress” was made with an anonymous country due to the recently imposed global tariffs.

President Donald Trump asked the question of the media member during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on April 7. (Kevin Dietsch / Getty Images / Getty Images)

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“I will not disclose or advance to our trade team, as these talks are clearly continuing,” he added.