On April 9, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump addressed a National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) donor dinner in Washington, D.C., where he discussed his administration’s recent tariff implementations and their global impact.
He asserted that these tariffs have compelled world leaders to urgently seek trade negotiations with the United States.
During his speech, President Trump described foreign governments as being eager to negotiate, stating, “These countries are calling us up, kissing my a**.” He elaborated that they are “dying to make a deal” to avoid the punitive tariffs imposed by the U.S. He also mimicked their appeals by saying, “Please, sir, make a deal. I’ll do anything. I’ll do anything, sir.”
President Trump also addressed members of his own party who suggested that Congress should oversee trade negotiations. He dismissed this notion by asserting, “Let me tell you, you don’t negotiate like I negotiate.”
The context for these remarks is the recent implementation of a 10% baseline tariff on imports from nearly every country, with higher rates for specific nations. China, for example, faces a 104% tariff on its goods, while India is subject to a 26% tariff.
These tariff measures have elicited strong reactions globally. China’s Commerce Ministry condemned the U.S. actions as unilateral bullying and announced retaliatory tariffs of 34% on all U.S. imports. Additionally, China has initiated a digital propaganda campaign mocking the U.S., featuring AI-generated media depicting Americans facing economic hardship.
Economists and financial leaders have expressed concerns about the potential negative impacts of these tariffs on the global economy, including increased inflation and the risk of a recession. Despite these warnings, President Trump remains steadfast in his belief that the tariffs will ultimately benefit the U.S. economy by addressing trade imbalances and revitalizing domestic manufacturing.
Curated by Gurdeep Singh : Source : https://news.google.com/
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