President Donald Trump speaks as he signs executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, Aug. 25, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Trump’s student visa offer comes against the backdrop of trade talks with the Chinese government.
Earlier this year, the administration imposed a 145% tariff on all Chinese goods, prompting Beijing to retaliate with a 125% tariff on U.S. exports.
Negotiators in Geneva agreed in May to pause additional levies, but Trump has continued to warn of further penalties.
Last week, he floated a 200% tariff on Chinese-made magnets, citing what he described as Beijing’s "monopoly" over the global market.
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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung speaks during a ceremony to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Korea's liberation from Japanese colonial rule in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, Aug. 15, 2025. (AP)
Trump’s remarks on admitting Chinese students came ahead of a meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung.
When he was asked about a possible summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, he sounded positive. He said he would like to meet him this year.
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"As you know, we're, we're taking a lot of money in from China because of the tariffs and the different things. It's a very important relationship," Trump said. "It's a much better relationship economically than it was before with Biden. But he allowed that. They just took him to the cleaners."
Emma Bussey is a breaking news writer for Fox News Digital. Before joining Fox, she worked at The Telegraph with the U.S. overnight team, across desks including foreign, politics, news, sport and culture.
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