U.S. President Donald Trump said that an 80 percent tariff on China—lower than the current 145 percent—"seems right," in a new post on his Truth Social platform. But he said it was "up to Scott B.," referring to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

President Donald Trump said in a social media post Friday that an 80% tariff on Chinese goods "seems right" ahead of key trade talks this weekend."80% Tariff on China seems right! Up to Scott B," Trump said in a Truth Social post.