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Trump warns tariffs on China may increase

WASHINGTON, Feb 3 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump warned on Monday he might increase tariffs on China beyond the 10% he imposed on Saturday and that "we will speak to China" probably over the next 24 hours.
Reuters
By Reuters
3 Feb
TrumpUSAID US President Donald Trump speaks before signing the Laken Riley Act in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 29 January 2025. EPA-EFE/JIM LO SCALZO / POOL

He described the tariffs he placed on Chinese imports as an "opening salvo" in his drive for more balance in the U.S.-China trade relationship. He spoke to reporters in the Oval Office.

(Reporting by Trevor Hunnicutt and Steve Holland; Editing by Chris Reese)

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