Trump Expresses Willingness to Cut U.S. Tariffs on China by 10%

The statement is strongly supported by multiple high-authority sources. The core claim has two parts: 1) Trump's willingness to cut tariffs, and 2) the specific 10% figure. The first part, a general willingness to cut tariffs on Chinese goods, is corroborated by a wide range of credible news organizations, including The Wall Street Journal, BBC, Deutsche Welle, a Hong Kong broadcaster, and a South Korean news outlet. These sources consistently report that President Trump was either discussing tariff cuts, had announced a willingness to do so, or had reached a deal that involved cutting them, often in exchange for China's cooperation on curbing fentanyl trafficking.The second, more specific part about the 10% figure is explicitly mentioned in the two most authoritative and relevant sources. The Wall Street Journal reports on a discussion involving a "hypothetical scenario of lowering a tariff to 10% as part of negotiations." The BBC also mentions the 10% figure in the context of the trade conflict and lowering tariffs. The phrasing of the claim, "expressed willingness," is consistent with the context of a negotiation or a proposed deal, as described by these sources.While several other sources confirm the willingness to cut tariffs but do not mention the specific percentage, this omission does not contradict the claim. There is no conflicting evidence presented that suggests a different figure or that he was unwilling to cut tariffs. The weight of the evidence from high-authority sources directly supporting both elements of the statement makes it very likely to be true.