Trump calls his 100% China tariff 'not sustainable' amid trade tensions

Beijing says US actions 'mainly' to blame for friction, decoupling 'not realistic'

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Chinese shipping containers at the Port of Oakland in California. U.S. President Donald Trump this week openly said that the two largest economies are in a trade war, while Beijing has blamed Washington for the tensions. © Reuters

JAMES HAND-CUKIERMAN

TOKYO -- U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday cast some doubt on his proposed 100% tariff on China and reiterated plans to meet with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping this month, as the two sides seesaw between mudslinging and rapprochement.

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