https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-eyes-china-overcapacity-tariffs-of-7-5-before-xi-trump-talksContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-eyes-china-overcapacity-tariffs-of-7-5-before-xi-trump-talkshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-eyes-china-overcapacity-tariffs-of-7-5-before-xi-trump-talks#u48556Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:10:07 +0000The United States is weighing a 7.5% tariff on Chinese imports to combat the flooding of global markets with cheap goods. This potential move comes as President Trump prepares for talks with President Xi. The administration views these tariffs as a tool to address Chinese overcapacity. Multiple reports indicate the move is part of a broader effort to revive a protectionist trade agenda prior to the high-level diplomatic engagement.Why it mattersTrade tensions center on accusations that China maintains excessive industrial capacity, leading to low-priced exports that undercut international comp