#TariffsPause President Donald Trump indicated that delaying higher "reciprocal" tariffs is unlikely, increasing pressure on countries to negotiate trade agreements. He stated that tariffs on China would remain until Beijing provides "something substantial" in return.

Trump believes that financial markets are adjusting to his tariff policy, despite recent volatility affecting stocks and bonds after he announced plans to impose higher duties on about 60 US trading partners.

He also expressed hopes to finalize trade deals with US partners within the next few weeks and noted positive relations with Japan, suggesting an agreement is close. When asked about concessions from China, Trump mentioned he would like China to open its economy, although he doubted it would be a point of negotiation.

On Friday, Wall Street experienced fluctuations as traders reacted to Trump's mixed messages about US-China negotiations, with Trump claiming positive ongoing discussions.