‘We’ll See What Happens’: Trump Noncommittal on China Deal

President Donald Trump remained noncommittal about the outcome of upcoming trade talks with China, saying, “I don’t know what’s going to happen. We’ll see what happens.” He confirmed a meeting with President Xi Jinping is set for two weeks.
His uncertainty comes as he also admitted, for the first time, that the high tariffs on China are “not sustainable.” He blamed China for this, claiming, “they forced me to do that.”
The president’s comments suggest a volatile negotiating climate. He praised his “great” relationship with Xi and said, “I think we’re going to be fine,” but his wariness was clear.
A 90-day truce in the trade war is set to expire on November 10, adding significant pressure to the talks. This truce has held off tariffs that had threatened to reach 145%.
Last week, Trump threatened 100% tariffs and mulled canceling the summit. This week, he insists the goal is a “fair deal,” and that the tariffs are necessary to avoid being “exposed as being a nothing.”