President Donald Trump discusses China throughout a preview of his unique interview with ‘Mornings with Maria’ host Maria Bartiromo.
President Donald Trump stated that tariffs totaling as a lot as 157% on Chinese language imports are “not sustainable” as he prepares to satisfy with Chinese language President Xi Jinping within the coming weeks.
“It is not sustainable, however that is what the quantity is,” Trump informed FOX Enterprise’ Maria Bartiromo in his first interview since brokering the historic Center East peace deal.
“It is in all probability not, you understand, it may stand. However they compelled me to try this.”
Trump stated he raised tariffs to 100% on high of present duties after Beijing tightened export controls on uncommon earth minerals — a transfer he described as retaliation for China’s financial strain.
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President Donald Trump stated he was “compelled” to boost tariffs on China after Beijing tightened its management over uncommon earth exports. (Photograph by Leon Neal/Getty Photos)
Tensions between Washington and Beijing have intensified after america introduced plans to double tariffs on choose Chinese language items earlier this week, with the will increase set to take impact in November.
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“I’ve all the time had a terrific relationship with them, as you understand, however they’re all the time in search of an edge,” Trump stated, including that China has “ripped off our nation for years.”
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“I’ll inform you that China, specifically, boy, they did a quantity on our nation. They took cash out. Now it’s reversed,” he stated, expressing optimism about the way forward for U.S.-China commerce relations.
“I feel we will do high quality with China. I get alongside nice with him. He is a really robust chief, a really, you understand, wonderful man,” Trump stated of Chinese language President Xi Jinping.
“However we’ve got to have a good deal. It is gotta be truthful.”
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Trump introduced he and Xi will meet in South Korea “in a few weeks.”
President Donald Trump and Chinese language President Xi Jinping are anticipated to satisfy in South Korea within the coming weeks for high-level discussions. (Tingshu Wang/Pool/Getty Photos)