09.04.2025 23:41
U.S. President Donald Trump surprised the world last week by increasing tariffs on many countries. Trump, who stated that he would not back down from tariffs, eventually took a step back, saying, "People were scared." His decision to exempt China, which he imposed the heaviest penalty on with a tax raised to 125%, has raised questions about the steps he will take next. Here are all of Trump's statements...
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Last week, U.S. President Donald surprised the whole world with his announcement. Increasing tariff rates on many countries, Trump stated that he would not back down from this decision in any way. Ignoring the collapse of stock markets and the sharp declines in currency exchange rates and gold, Trump raised the customs duty on China, which retaliated against him, to as much as 125%.
TRUMP'S DECISIONS HAVE SHAKEN THE MARKETS
Trump, who is waging a very fierce trade war, once again caught everyone off guard with his latest announcement. Stating that people are afraid, Trump announced that he has suspended tariffs for 90 days. Here are all of Trump's statements...
TRUMP: I SUSPENDED TAXES BECAUSE PEOPLE ARE AFRAID
Trump, who previously announced that they would not back down from taxes, has reversed his decision. Trump suspended tariffs for all countries for 90 days. President Trump stated, "I suspended tariffs because people are afraid." He expressed that he believes an agreement can be reached with the EU and China, saying, "China wants to make a deal but doesn't know how to do it."
HE RAISED CHINA'S TAX TO 125%
Trump's response to China's 84% tax retaliation was swift. In his latest announcement, Trump revealed new tariffs for China, stating that the customs duty imposed on Beijing would be raised to 125% and that the decision would be implemented immediately.
TRUMP THREATENS WORLD-FAMOUS COMPANY
Making striking statements against the world's largest contract chip manufacturer, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), Trump set a factory condition. Speaking at an event of the Republican National Committee, Trump said that TSMC would face a tax of up to 100% if it does not establish a factory in America.
"IF YOU DON'T ESTABLISH YOUR FACTORY HERE, YOU WILL PAY A HUGE TAX"
Criticizing former President Biden as well, Trump found the decision to grant a $6.6 billion subsidy for the facility TSMC established in Arizona to be wrong. Trump stated, "Semiconductor companies do not need money. I did not give them money. I just said this: If you do not establish your factory here, you will pay a huge tax."
"MONEY IS FLOWING IN"
In a speech during the signing ceremony of energy decrees he held today, Trump announced that they are earning $2 billion a day thanks to the taxes he imposed, saying, "Money is flowing in."
TRUMP'S "BUTT" REMARK THAT WILL TURN THE WORLD AGAINST HIM
U.S. President Trump, at a Republican Party dinner meeting in Washington, defended the additional tariffs, saying that countries are "kissing his ass" to make a deal with him. Trump stated, "These countries are looking for me, kissing my ass, desperate to make a deal. 'Please, please sir, let us make a deal, I will do anything, I will do anything, sir,' they say."
"WE ARE WAITING FOR CHINA'S CALL"
Trump claimed that China wants to make a trade agreement but said that Beijing has not yet contacted Washington. In a post on the Truth Social platform, he stated, "China also wants to make a deal very much, but they do not know how to start it. We are waiting for their call. This will happen!"
EU CUSTOMS TAX BLACKMAIL
U.S. President Donald Trump made a statement targeting EU countries. Trump said that European Union countries must purchase $350 billion worth of American energy to be exempt from customs duties.
"THEY HAVE TO BUY ENERGY"
Trump stated, "We have a $350 billion deficit with the European Union, and this will quickly disappear," adding, "One of the ways to easily and quickly eliminate this is for them to buy our energy. We can reduce it by $350 billion in a week. They also have to be determined to buy a similar amount of energy."
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