MOJNEWS-President Donald Trump said he had asked China to immediately remove all tariffs on U.S. agricultural products because trade talks were progressing well.

He also delayed plans to impose ۲۵-percent tariffs on Chinese goods on Friday, as previously scheduled.

"I have asked China to immediately remove all Tariffs on our agricultural products (including beef, pork, etc.) based on the fact that we are moving along nicely with Trade discussions," Trump said on Twitter, pointing out that he had not raised tariffs on Chinese goods to ۲۵ percent from ۱۰ percent on March ۱ as planned.

"This is very important for our great farmers - and me!" Trump said.

Farmers are a key constituency for Trump&#۳۹;s Republican Party, and the U.S. president&#۳۹;s trade war with China has had a heavy impact on them. Beijing imposed tariffs last year on imports of soybeans, grain sorghum, pork and other items, slashing shipments of American farm products to China.