Trade War: Donald Trump asked China to abolish tariffs on US agricultural products

The president of the United States, Donald TrumpOn Friday, he called on China to abolish tariffs on agricultural products imported from his country, noting that the ongoing bilateral trade negotiations were proceeding smoothly.

"I asked China to immediately eliminate all taxes on our agricultural products (including beef, pork, etc.)"wrote Trump on Twitter.

He justified his request regarding the positive evolution of the ongoing negotiations between the two countries, as well as his decision to postpone the deadline of 1 March initially set by Washington to increase tariffs on imports from China. .

"It's very important for our big farmers and for me!"he added.

After months of trade war, the United States and China concluded a 90-day truce to resolve their differences.

The White House advisor Larry Kudlow He said on Thursday that the two countries were about to sign a "historic agreement".

A summit between the US and Chinese presidents would be planned.