‘President Xi had a bad moment’: Trump says US wants to ‘help’ China; will he back down from 100% tariff threat?

President Trump expressed a softer stance on China, calling President Xi “highly respected” and stating the U.S. aims to help, not harm, despite recent trade tensions. This shift follows China’s rare earth export controls and looming U.S. tariffs, with Beijing vowing “resolute measures” against further taxes.