President Donald Trump has signaled a willingness to drastically cut the U.S.’ current 145% tariff rate on China ahead of trade talks between the two countries.

Trump wrote in a Truth Social post Friday morning: “80% Tariff on China seems right! Up to Scott B.,” appearing to refer to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

Trump indicated Thursday that he might be open to lowering the current 145% tariff on China. “ I mean, we’re going to see. Right now, you can’t get any higher,” he said during remarks from the Oval Office.

A representative for the Chinese embassy in the U.S. did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

The post comes a day before Bessent and U.S. Trade Rep. Jamieson Greer meet with their Chinese counterparts in Geneva for trade discussions.

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