Trump 'optimistic' China will make tariff deal, White House says

President Donald Trump is "optimistic" that the U.S. and China can strike a deal over tariffs, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Friday.

Her remarks came just hours after China increased its tariffs on U.S. imports to 125%, up from 84%, in Beijing’s latest escalation of a trade war with the Trump administration. 

‘The president has made it very clear he's open to a deal with China," Leavitt said, adding that Trump is "optimistic" that an agreement can be reached. 

"The...