FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks on U.S. and China trade negotiations at the Governors’ Ball, in the State Dining Room of the White House, in Washington, U.S., February 24, 2019. REUTERS/Al Drago
March 1, 2019
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said he has asked China to immediately remove all tariffs on U.S. agricultural products because trade talks are progressing well and he did not impose 25 percent tariffs on Chinese goods on Friday as originally planned.
“I have asked China to immediately remove all Tariffs on our agricultural products (including beef, pork, etc.) based on the fact that we are moving along nicely with Trade discussions,” Trump said in a note on Twitter, pointing out that he had not raised tariffs on Chinese goods to 25 percent from 10 percent on March 1 as planned.
“This is very important for our great farmers – and me!” Trump said.
(Reporting by David Alexander; Editing by Mohammad Zargham)
