Tariff war: Trump says he’s ‘not looking to hurt China’; lists key demands

President Trump indicated a willingness to reduce tariffs on Chinese goods if Beijing agrees to concessions, including increased soybean purchases and halting rare earth mineral restrictions. These remarks follow the US’s announcement of an additional 100% tariff on Chinese imports, escalating trade tensions ahead of fresh negotiations. President Trump indicated a willingness to reduce tariffs on Chinese goods if Beijing agrees to concessions, including increased soybean purchases and halting rare earth mineral restrictions. These remarks follow the US’s announcement of an additional 100% tariff on Chinese imports, escalating trade tensions ahead of fresh negotiations.