Seoul: President Donald Trump said he expects to lower some of the tariffs on Chinese goods that were introduced because of concerns about chemicals used to make fentanyl. The move comes as the United States and China try to ease tensions in their trade relationship.

Speaking to reporters in Seoul before his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Trump said China has started taking steps to stop the export of chemicals used to produce fentanyl. “We are seeing progress, and I think we can bring those tariffs down soon,” he said.

Earlier this year, the United States placed a 20 percent tariff on many Chinese imports, accusing China of not doing enough to control the flow of fentanyl-related substances. The drug has caused a major health crisis in the United States, leading to thousa

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