Trump tariffs live updates: Bessent says it's 'up to China' to deescalate trade tensions

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

53% : Trump added to the mixed messages later Friday when he said that he would drop tariffs on China unless Beijing gives the US something "substantial" in return.
50% : In an interview with Time magazine, Trump said he expects many trade deals to fall in place over the next three to four weeks.
45% : US and China tariff tensions continue to dominate the focus, with signs of deescalation mounting even as President Trump sent mixed signals on the state of relations.
31% : Trump is reportedly planning an exemption on some auto parts levies after suspending duties on some consumer tech, even as he insists these tariffs will eventually come to fruition.
21% : China has struck a publicly defiant tone and Trump sowed confusion by claiming that he had spoken with Chinese President Xi Jinping, which Beijing denied.

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