“When America is punched, he punches back harder.”
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed on Tuesday that the Trump Administration will hike China tariffs to 104% after Beijing refused to lift its retaliatory tariffs on the U.S.
“The president’s message has been simple and consistent from the beginning to countries around the world – bring us your best offers and he will listen,” Leavitt said. “Deals will only be made if they benefit American workers and address our nation’s crippling trade deficits.”
Leavitt then addressed China directly.
“On the other hand, countries like China, who have chosen to retaliate, and try to double down on their mistreatment of American workers are making a mistake,” she said.
“President Trump has a spine of steel and he will not break, and America will not break under his leadership. He is guided by a firm belief that America must be able to produce essential goods for our own people and export them to the rest of the world,” Leavitt said. “A strong America cannot be solely dependent on foreign countries for our food, medicines, and critical minerals, and America must always maintain a robust defense supply chain.”
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