Trump Advocates Tariff Negotiations and Targets TikTok Amid Economic Challenges
Former President emphasizes the potential for trade deals as a means to alleviate tariffs.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump recently addressed the topic of tariffs in relation to international trade, indicating a willingness to engage in negotiations with other countries under specific conditions.
In comments made to reporters, Trump stated that any discussions would require favorable terms for the United States, saying, "as long as they give us something that is good."
Trump specifically highlighted the social media platform TikTok as an example, suggesting that China could facilitate a sale of the platform as a bargaining chip in exchange for tariff relief.
Despite recent declines in the stock market, Trump defended his tariffs strategy, asserting that it is proceeding effectively.
He compared implementing tariffs to a surgical operation, stating, "It's a big deal, I said it would look just like this.
The markets will flourish, the stock market will flourish, the country will flourish, and the rest of the world now wants to see if a deal can be struck.
We have been taken advantage of for many years."
He remarked on the historical trade imbalance, claiming that the United States has been on the "wrong side" for an extended period.
Trump expressed confidence in the potential positive outcomes of his tariff strategy, stating, "I think this will be incredible.
You will see how everything will unfold.
Our country will flourish."
In comments made to reporters, Trump stated that any discussions would require favorable terms for the United States, saying, "as long as they give us something that is good."
Trump specifically highlighted the social media platform TikTok as an example, suggesting that China could facilitate a sale of the platform as a bargaining chip in exchange for tariff relief.
Despite recent declines in the stock market, Trump defended his tariffs strategy, asserting that it is proceeding effectively.
He compared implementing tariffs to a surgical operation, stating, "It's a big deal, I said it would look just like this.
The markets will flourish, the stock market will flourish, the country will flourish, and the rest of the world now wants to see if a deal can be struck.
We have been taken advantage of for many years."
He remarked on the historical trade imbalance, claiming that the United States has been on the "wrong side" for an extended period.
Trump expressed confidence in the potential positive outcomes of his tariff strategy, stating, "I think this will be incredible.
You will see how everything will unfold.
Our country will flourish."
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