US President Donald Trump said that the United States is “very close” to achieve a trade transaction with China. He told about this in an interview with CNBC, commenting on economic questions.
answering the question about the progress of trade negotiations with China, Trump noted: “We are very close to the agreement. We get along well with China.” He also said that the chairman of the PRC Xi Jinping asked for a meeting, and if the agreement is reached, negotiations may take place before the end of the year.
“I think we will conclude a good agreement. This is not necessary, but I am sure that it will be good,” he added. The United States, explaining this by the purchase of India of Russian oil.
“We agreed on a 25 percent rate, but within 24 hours I plan to significantly increase it because they buy Russian oil,” he said.
He also noted that India is a country with one of the highest rates in the world, which is why trade with it remains low.
In addition, Trump said that already “next week or so” plans to declare tariffs for the import of drugs and semiconductors.
, at first a small customs collection will be introduced, but during the year the tariff-fare can grow to 150%, and then to stimulate the production of these goods in USA.
Trump continued criticism of the chairman of the Federal Reserve System (Fed) Jerome Powell, calling him “very political” and reproaching him in a delay with a decrease in interest rates.
, among the possible candidates for the post of head of the Fed, Kevin Khasseta’s White House, noting their high qualifications.
answering the question of whether the US Minister of Finance Scott Immotrot is included in this list, Trump said immovable to stay in the current position.