Donald Trump to make u-turn on China tariffs ahead of meeting with Xi? US Prez drops big hint

U.S. President Donald Trump said he will raise the issue of fentanyl trafficking in his upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea, calling it the “first question” on his agenda. Speaking to reporters, Trump said China “makes $100 million selling fentanyl into our country but loses $100 billion with the 20 percent tariff”—adding that the economic loss far outweighs the illicit profit. The President announced that U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods will surge to 157 percent on November 1, a record‑setting rate meant to pressure Beijing into changing its behavior. Trump described the upcoming Xi summit—part of his trip through Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea—as crucial for securing concessions on trade, agriculture, and counter‑narcotics policy. The fentanyl crisis, which has worsened due to Chinese and Venezuelan trafficking routes, will top the discussions.