The Trump administration would look at lowering tariffs on imported Chinese goods pending talks with Beijing, a source familiar with the matter said on Wednesday, adding that any action would be in conjunction with negotiations and not made unilaterally.

After US President Donald Trump delayed the tariff hike that had shaken global markets for 90 days, the White House became the centre of negotiations, as many countries around the world submitted proposals in hopes of easing the impact, while China remained silent.