#TariffsPause The spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Lin Jian, stated that the two countries are not holding talks with the United States.

- Trump confirmed that ongoing discussions about tariffs are underway, and an unidentified White House official confirmed that there have been low-level personal talks and phone calls between Washington and Beijing this week.

- Treasury Secretary Scott Besant indicated that these levels of tariffs amount to a ban, describing the current situation as "unsustainable."