Pakistan, April 18 -- President Donald Trump suggested a potential halt to rising tariffs between the U.S. and China. He spoke to reporters at the White House on Thursday, noting that higher tariffs could discourage consumer spending. "At a certain point, people aren't gonna buy," Trump said.

The President had previously imposed a 10% tariff on most imports. However, he delayed further increases while negotiations continue. Currently, tariffs on Chinese imports stand at 145% after China retaliated against U.S. measures. Trump indicated a reduced appetite for additional tariffs after market reactions to previous increases were negative.

Trump also mentioned that China has maintained communication regarding the tariffs. While he expressed...