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TexasTowelie

(120,793 posts)
Mon Apr 7, 2025, 02:58 PM Apr 7

Trump threatens additional 50% tariff on China as trade war escalates - CNN



President Donald Trump said Monday he’s ready to slap new 50% tariffs on China following Beijing’s retaliatory duties announced last week, further escalating the global trade war that has rattled markets. He said the additional tariffs would take effect midweek if China doesn’t remove its 34% retaliatory tariff by Tuesday.
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Trump threatens additional 50% tariff on China as trade war escalates - CNN (Original Post) TexasTowelie Apr 7 OP
Dumber than a bag of rusty hammers. Xipe Totec Apr 7 #1
China is making trade deals faster than you can fill your diaper donnie....they don't need you or your grift PortTack Apr 7 #2
The miniscule rebound was snuffed out by this bloated fraudster conman wolfie001 Apr 7 #3

PortTack

(35,631 posts)
2. China is making trade deals faster than you can fill your diaper donnie....they don't need you or your grift
Mon Apr 7, 2025, 03:10 PM
Apr 7

wolfie001

(4,930 posts)
3. The miniscule rebound was snuffed out by this bloated fraudster conman
Mon Apr 7, 2025, 03:26 PM
Apr 7

Figures. Such a buffoon. Always wants to be the tough guy, but when given the chance, deserted the draft by lying.

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