Trump says tariffs never came up during China trip

President Donald Trump said Friday that tariffs never came up during his two-day trip to China, even as his administration works to replace a tariff regime the U.S. Supreme Court struck down with a new one that could hit importers as early as July.

“We didn’t discuss tariffs,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One as the plane refueled in Anchorage, Alaska. Asked why, he responded: “Wasn’t brought up.”

Trump described the Beijing visit as “a very historic couple of days,” saying China agreed to purchase more than 200 Boeing aircraft – with a promise of up to 750 planes if the initial order goes well – along with about 400 to 450 General Electric engines.

He also said Chinese purchases of U.S. soybeans and agricultural products are forthcoming, telling reporters, “the farmers are going to be very happy.”

Although Trump didn’t talk about import taxes with China, his administration is working at home to rebuild the president’s tariff policy.

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, who accompa...