Trump is threatening to jack up tariffs on China by an additional 50% unless Beijing abandons its retaliatory duties on U.S. imports.
Trump in a Truth Social post gave China until Tuesday to undo its 34% tariffs, imposed in response to the “reciprocal” duties unveiled at the White House last week.
Trump also wrote that he will cancel all planned talks with China if they do not comply with his demand.
Ok china hear me out. Trade embargo. Just a full trade embargo in the usa and cut off the supply of all that cheap stuff.
I don’t think you understand the damage that will do. It will literally cause thousands if not multiple tens of thousands of deaths. Lack of medicine alone would kill many. 80% of our ingredients for pharmaceuticals come from China and other countries. Then there are foods, replacement parts, tech, and uncountable other things that keep america running and people alive. Now maybe you’re fine with setting the world on fire, and trump probably won’t give a fuck, will seize total power, and start wars over it, but the rest of us will suffer far more than a flippant “embargo” comment admits.
Yes, it will damage the US. But at this point, you will really need the pain to actually do something about Trump.
Ah. A price you’re willing to let us pay. Got it.