Trump Retreats on Tariffs as Poll Approval Dips and Democrats Step Aside

After weeks of standing firm on his “Liberation Day” tariffs, the president signaled a clear pivot. He said the 145% tariffs on Chinese imports were “very high” and promised they would come down, though not to zero. That’s not just a messaging shift, it’s a strategic retreat. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent echoed the move, saying the current rates are…