[Washington 12th Reuters]-US Treasury Secretary Mnushin said on the 12th that President Trump is prepared to maintain or raise tariffs on Chinese products, and has restrained the Chinese side for future trade negotiations.
In the interview with CNBC TV, the Secretary said he expects to see progress at the next secretary-level talks scheduled for the month, while “there is no need to go abroad just to talk. It ’s a significant development. ”
"The president is a negotiator, ready to keep the current tariffs and raise them if necessary," he said. The Trump administration also said it expects China to buy rice products.