On April 17, 2025, President Donald Trump expressed reluctance to further increase tariffs on Chinese imports, citing concerns over consumer purchasing power. He stated, “I don’t want them to go higher because at a certain point you make it where people don’t buy,” emphasizing the need to maintain consumer demand .
This marks a potential shift in the ongoing trade tensions between the U.S. and China, where both nations have imposed significant tariffs on each other’s goods. Trump’s comments suggest a willingness to ease these measures to prevent further economic strain .
Additionally, discussions regarding the future of TikTok in the U.S. remain on hold, with Trump indicating that any decisions will follow the resolution of broader trade negotiations with China .
