Taiwan Seeks To Lower Temporary 20% U.S. Tariff Rate

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Taiwanese negotiators in trade talks with the U.S. say they're going to try to get Washington to lower its tariff rate on Taiwanese goods below the current temporary 20%.

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00:00Vice Premier Zheng Lijun is back in Taiwan after several days of tariff talks in Washington.

00:06She says her team is still pushing to cut the U.S.'s 20% tariff rate.

00:17The Financial Times reports Taiwan was close to a deal with the U.S. in July,

00:22but the White House held off, worried it could affect negotiations with China

00:27and a potential summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.

00:33Taiwan says negotiations aren't over yet, and there is still hope for a lower rate.

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