US President Donald Trump on Sunday doubled down on his hardline commerce stance, declaring that no nation — particularly China — can be spared from his sweeping tariff agenda.
Trump, in a publish on social media rejected claims that his administration had granted tariff exemptions to sure tech merchandise, saying, “NOBODY is getting ‘off the hook’ for the unfair Commerce Balances… particularly not China which, by far, treats us the worst!”
“There was no Tariff ‘exception’ introduced on Friday. These merchandise are topic to the present 20% Fentanyl Tariffs, and they’re simply shifting to a distinct Tariff ‘bucket.’ The Pretend Information is aware of this, however refuses to report it,” Trump wrote, referencing media stories suggesting exemptions for electronics like smartphones and semiconductors.
The publish got here amid market jitters and criticism following the administration’s current shifts on commerce. Trump stated the US would examine semiconductors and “the WHOLE ELECTRONICS SUPPLY CHAIN” as a part of upcoming nationwide safety tariff probes. He warned, “We won’t be held hostage by different International locations, particularly hostile buying and selling Nations like China.”
Trump’s feedback comply with a turbulent week by which the White Home appeared to melt some tariff positions, rattling markets and prompting a full-throated defence from prime officers. On Sunday, White Home advisers and Cupboard members fanned out throughout main tv networks in an effort to challenge calm and continuity in coverage, whilst Trump’s messaging prompt in any other case.
Trump insisted that what some interpreted as exemptions have been merely reclassifications. “These days are over!” he stated, referring to many years of perceived commerce abuse by China. He pledged that the “Golden Age of America” would carry new tax and regulatory cuts, extra jobs, and home manufacturing progress.
“Our Nation shall be greater, higher, and stronger than ever earlier than,” Trump wrote. “We are going to, MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!”
Whereas Trump’s workforce final week defended a shift to a ten% common tariff on most imports — and a steep 145% tariff on items from China — their Sunday appearances aimed to reassure voters and companies of long-term advantages, regardless of short-term volatility and rising prices.
