Welcome to The Logoff. Today, we're diving into President Trump's ongoing trade war with China. Recently, signals suggest Trump may be looking to deescalate the conflict he initiated with hefty tariffs. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent highlighted the current 145 percent tariffs as "unsustainable," indicating that change is on the horizon. Trump echoed this sentiment, stating, “145 percent is very high and it won’t be that high,” hinting at a potential reduction.

However, despite some optimism, White House sources urge caution, revealing that no immediate changes are set. As the Wall Street Journal notes, Trump’s team is “considering” cutting tariffs by more than half, but it seems he’s reluctant to appear as if he’s backing down.

The stakes are high. The trade war has left the U.S. economy in a precarious position, prompting fears of serious consequences if adjustments aren’t made soon. Meanwhile, reactions from China, viewing Trump’s remarks as a sign of weakness, have spurred hashtags like “Trump chickened out” on social media.

So, will Trump navigate a way to ease tensions without losing face? Only time will tell. Stay tuned as this situation unfolds, and remember, it’s only the global economy hanging in the balance. And with that, it’s time to log off.
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