Trump says 'We're in one now' about a trade war with China
President Trump confirmed plans to increase tariffs to 100% on Chinese goods starting Nov. 1, citing national security and recent export restrictions by China.
- President Donald Trump stated he views the U.S. as engaged in a trade war with China, highlighting tensions over tariffs and critical minerals.
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggested a possible extension of a tariff pause on Chinese goods if China stops its export control plans on rare-earth elements.
- Trump threatened to impose an additional 100% tariff on Chinese goods by November 1 and mentioned possible cancellation of a meeting with President Xi Jinping.
- Bessent criticized Chinese Vice Commerce Minister Li Chenggang for his comments about U.S. port fees and predicted a coordinated response from the U.S. and allies to China's moves regarding the trade conflict.
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Trump declares US-China trade war, Bessent floats long truce
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LARRY KUDLOW: China going rogue is gonna hurt them a whole lot more than us
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President Trump Confirms Ongoing Trade War with China
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