President Trump has said China has reached out to negotiate a deal. Another official said the administration has already been working on supply chain issues for some time in anticipation of the imposition of the tariffs.

Trump said China had been in touch since the imposition of tariffs and expressed optimism that they could reach a deal.

Reporters ask President Trump about the status of his negotiations with China and, in particular, whether he has spoken to Chinese President Xi Jinping amid the ongoing trade war.