"Republicans should probably not do it, but I’m OK if they do!!!" Trump wrote in a post on his social media platform.

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that 80% tariffs on Chinese goods "seems right," making his first suggestion of a specific alternative to the 145% levies he has imposed on China ahead of weekend talks to contain a trade war between the world's two biggest economies.

President Donald Trump remains firm that the United States is not going to unilaterally reduce tariffs on Chinese goods without concessions from China, the White House said on Friday, hours after Trump floated the idea of reducing the current rate of 145% down to 80% as the two sides prepare for talks between in Switzerland.

President Donald Trump on Friday floated cutting tariffs on China to 80% ahead of a weekend meeting as he looks to de-escalate the trade war. Top U.S. officials are set to meet with a high-level Chinese delegation this weekend in Switzerland in the first major talks between the two nations since Trump sparked a trade war with stiff tariffs on imports.

President Donald Trump on Thursday announced a trade deal with the United Kingdom -- the first in what the White House said it hopes will be a flurry of agreements while the reciprocal tariff pause is in effect.

The deal carves out exceptions for the UK but may confirm a 10% tariff is likely the lowest Trump will impose on most countries' imports.