Lawmakers Lose Faith In Trump-China Tariffs
Former White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney recently weighed in on the upcoming trade talks between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, saying the conversation is going to be one to watch. Mulvaney suggested that Trump’s message to China will be clear: “I’m serious about this, and you’ve seen what I did with Canada and Mexico. Those are our allies, and I didn’t hesitate to take action against them when necessary. China, you’re no exception. If you don’t want this to escalate, let’s work out a deal quickly. But if you push back, the tariffs are just going to go higher.”
Mulvaney’s comments reflect the Trump administration’s no-nonsense approach to trade negotiations, particularly with China, a nation often seen as an economic and geopolitical rival. The former chief of staff emphasized that Trump has already shown he’s willing to take aggressive measures against even close allies when it comes to U.S. interests—making it clear that Beijing should not expect special treatment.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that President Trump is set to speak with Xi in the coming days, signaling that trade talks with China are about to heat up. In recent weeks, Trump has argued that imposing high tariffs on Chinese goods will help reduce the flow of illegal drugs and curb illegal immigration, all while strengthening border security. He has even suggested that foreign leaders are backing this stance, as tariffs can serve as a powerful tool in pressing China to stop the flow of dangerous fentanyl into the U.S.
Trump’s latest round of tariffs, which take effect this week, include a 10 percent duty on goods coming from China. In retaliation, China has imposed its own tariffs on U.S. exports, including liquefied natural gas, coal, and various agricultural products. Economists are closely watching the situation, speculating on how the discussions between Trump and Xi will shape global trade dynamics.
Mulvaney is confident that this round of talks will be marked by a much tougher stance than previous negotiations, making the outcome of these discussions crucial for both the U.S. and the global economy. With Trump at the helm, it’s clear that America will not back down when it comes to defending its interests on the world stage.
“Is Trump Signing Too Many Executive Orders?”
well, when you consider how many EO’s FDR signed during his 1st 100 days in office and combine that with how little the gov’t has accomplished over DECADES, the President’s EO’s are a necessity. it seems that the legislature, along with liberal presidents (and that includes BOTH sides of the aisle) only focus on the destruction of this country and its economy. we are SO FAR in debt due to gov’t waste and due to the legislature’s lack of fixing the problems that THEY CREATED, BTW, that we NEED a President who will take the bull by the horns and get things done. if EO’s are the only way to get this to happen, then so be it.