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This disparity between the leaders' accounts indicates a growing tension that could impact future negotiations.
The Situation with China
Trump's approach to tariffs extends to China, where he has signaled intentions to impose an additional 10% tariff on imports, blaming the country for the influx of drugs such as fentanyl through Mexican borders. Historically, during Trump's previous term, he enacted tariffs of up to 25% on $300 billion of Chinese goods, which led to retaliatory measures from China, notably in the form of reduced imports of American agricultural products.