President Trump hinted at significantly lowering, but not eliminating, US tariffs on Chinese goods. His remarks, following Treasury Secretary Bessent's assertion that the high tariffs are unsustainable, sparked a market rally. Asian markets also saw gains. While Trump expressed optimism and a desire for amicable relations with China, China remains defiant and insists on equal terms for any negotiations. The hashtag "Trump chickened out" trended on Weibo.

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