President Donald Trump remains firm that the United States is not going to unilaterally reduce tariffs on Chinese goods without concessions from China, the White House said on Friday, hours after Trump floated the idea of reducing the current rate of 145% down to 80% as the two sides prepare for talks between in Switzerland.

President Donald Trump suggested that tariffs on Chinese goods should be slashed to 80%.The rate would still be high but would be a dramatic reduction from the 145% the US has imposed.Just two days ago,

U.S. and Chinese officials are set to meet in Switzerland to discuss potentially de-escalating the trade spat that has resulted in high tariffs for each country.