
Trade War Tensions: Trump Claims Global Leaders Support Him
President Donald Trump recently boasted about the impact of his administration’s aggressive trade policies, claiming that global leaders are eager to negotiate with the United States. At a National Republican Congressional Committee dinner, he stated, “I am telling you, these countries are calling us up, kissing my ass.”
This remark came shortly before the implementation of new tariffs affecting over 90 nations, including a substantial 125% tariff on Chinese imports. Trump justified these measures by asserting that they would address longstanding trade imbalances and bolster the U.S. economy.
The international community has responded with concern, with China filing a complaint with the World Trade Organization and warning of potential retaliation.
For a visual account of Trump’s comments, you can watch the following video: