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,

The meeting is the strongest sign yet that the world's two biggest economies are ready to de-escalate their trade war.

An 80% levy would be a significant reduction from the 145% tariff currently facing many Chinese goods. However, that number could still be seen as prohibitive to trade. It is unclear if Trump wants the 80% rate to be the long-term tariff for China,