In a bold and decisive move, President Trump announced that every nation is reaching out to the White House after his administration imposed reciprocal tariffs. During a conversation with reporters aboard Air Force One on Thursday evening, the President revealed this swift international response.
Just a day prior, President Trump signed an executive order that enforces reciprocal tariffs on various countries. This action includes a robust 10% baseline tariff on all imports, taking effect on April 5, 2025.
“For too long, other nations have taken advantage of our open markets while imposing barriers to our products. Those days are over,” declared President Trump, unwaveringly defending American interests.
President Trump signs an Executive Order in the Rose Garden, instituting reciprocal tariffs on countries throughout the world…
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A meticulous chart from the White House lays bare the exploitative nature of high tariffs on U.S. goods by other countries, revealing the extent of unfair trade practices that have persisted for too long.
Despite the media’s doomsday headlines denouncing these tariffs—headlines like “Trump Slump” and “Trade War Begins”—it’s evident that these measures are provoking significant international attention. Countries are scrambling to connect with the White House merely a day following the executive order’s signing.
President Trump, during his flight to Florida, reiterated to the press that these tariffs aim to secure an advantageous position for the United States. “Every country’s called us. That’s the beauty of what we do… if we would have asked some of these countries, almost, most of these countries, to do us a favor they would have said no. Now, they’ll do anything for us,” he stated emphatically.
When questioned about the possibility of negotiations, the President replied, “It depends,” underscoring the strategic leverage gained through these tariffs.
Trump on tariffs: “Every country’s called us. That’s the beauty of what we do … if we would have asked some of these countries, almost, most of these countries, to do us a favor they would have said no. Now, they’ll do anything for us.” Asked if open to deals, “It depends.”…
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