Trump Says ‘World Leaders Are Kissing My A** For Negotiating Tariff Deals’

<p>US President Donald Trump made a bold statement during his speech at the National Republican Congressional Committee’s donor event on Tuesday evening, claiming that nations are queuing up to negotiate with him following the introduction of his new trade policies.</p>
<p>”These countries are calling us up, kissing my a**,” said Trump said, while mocking world leaders negotiating the trade deal.</p>
<p>”Please, please sir make a deal. I’ll do anything. I’ll do anything, sir,” US President said, mocking the leaders.</p>
<p>He continued by making fun of Republicans who advocate for Congress to take over the negotiating process. “Let me tell you, you don’t negotiate like I negotiate,” Trump said.</p>
<p>Trump made these remarks after the White House announced that starting on April 9, US tariffs on Chinese imports will increase to 104%.</p>
<h2><strong>White House Confirms US Set To Hit China With 104% Tariffs</strong></h2>
<p>The White House has confirmed that United States tariffs on Chinese imports will surge to 104 percent on Wednesday, as US President Donald Trump&rsquo;s administration presses ahead with its aggressive trade stance against Beijing, despite warnings of economic fallout. The announcement comes after Beijing vowed to &ldquo;fight to the end&rdquo; against what it described as unfair levies.</p>
<p>The White House said the new duties will take effect as planned, following Trump&rsquo;s earlier pledge to impose a further 50 percent tariff on Chinese goods if China failed to withdraw its retaliatory measures.</p>
<p>White House press secretary and assistant to US President Donald Trump, Karoline Leavitt, remarked, “He believes that China wants to make a deal with the USA and he believes that China will have to make a deal… It was a mistake for China to retaliate. When America is punched, [President Trump] punches back harder. That’s why there will be 104 per cent tariffs going into effect on China tonight… If China reaches out to make a deal, he will be incredibly gracious.”<br /><br /><strong>ALSO READ: <a href=”https://news.abplive.com/business/personal-finance/is-the-market-setting-up-for-something-big-are-you-watching-closely-1762495”>Is The Market Setting Up For Something Big – Are You Watching Closely?</a></strong></p>