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In the months leading up to this meeting, China has stated that it would not engage in talks unless the reciprocal trade tariff of 145% was lifted. Laura Ingraham probed Secretary Bessent on whether a temporary reduction to 50% could be a strategic move to facilitate negotiations. While the Secretary refrained from revealing specific strategies, he acknowledged that everything is on the table, ultimately emphasizing that the president retains the authority to make final decisions regarding tariffs.