FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump meets with China's President Xi Jinping at the start of their bilateral meeting at the G20 leaders summit in Osaka, Japan, June 29, 2019. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque//File Photo
Donald Trump early Friday morning posted a request to China.
The president took to Truth Social before the weekend, writing in all caps, "CHINA SHOULD OPEN UP ITS MARKET TO USA — WOULD BE SO GOOD FOR THEM!!!"
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He added, "CLOSED MARKETS DON’T WORK ANYMORE!!!"
There was no further context provided for his remarks, but China has been a noticeable sticking point as the administration has sought to make trade deals around the world.
In a follow-up post, Trump wrote, "80% Tariff on China seems right! Up to Scott B.," referring to Scott Bessent.
