Trump Says Extra 100% China Tariff Is 'Not Sustainable'
President Trump said his proposed 100% additional tariffs on goods from China were "not sustainable."
In an interview with Fox Business's Maria Bartiromo, Trump added: "That's what the number is...It could stand, but they forced me to do that."
"China has ripped us off from day one," Trump said. "We have a very strong adversary, and they only respect strength."
Nevertheless, the president said he thought the U.S. was "going to do fine with China" and that he gets along "great" with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Both leaders are expected to attend a gathering of Asia-Pacific leaders...
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