LIVE: White House briefing with Karoline Leavitt

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt holds a briefing ahead of weekend trade talks between the U.S. and China. Earlier today, President Trump said an 80% tariff on Chinese goods "seems right," making his first suggestion of a specific alternative to the 145% levies he imposed on Chinese imports.

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Post from Reuters on May 09, 2025