Former U.S. President Trump, who is running for the Republican primary, said in an exclusive interview broadcast on Fox News Network’s “Sunday Morning Talk” on the 4th that if he wins the November election, he will impose tariffs on Chinese goods again after taking office. The tax rate could exceed 60 percent, and Trump said, “We have to do it.” Asked whether he would assist in defending Taiwan if the communist army attacks Taiwan, Trump once again refused to make a clear stance.
Trump said in a pre-recorded interview last week that Chinese stocks plummeted as soon as news broke that he won the Iowa Republican caucus last month, and later went on to win the New Hampshire primary. It will cause further turmoil.
The Washington Post first revealed that the Trump camp is discussing imposing a 60% tariff on Chinese goods if he takes office again. When Trump was asked on the show on the 4th whether the news was true, he replied: “No, I may impose a higher rate.”
Trump has led the Republican primaries and is expected to face off against President Joe Biden, who is seeking re-election, in the November general election.
During the Trump administration, from 2018 to 2019, tariffs of up to 25% were levied on a total of 250 billion U.S. dollars of Chinese imports, leading to a trade war between the United States and China. CNBC News Channel reported that Trump’s trade war with China has disrupted the global economy, resulting in increased costs for consumers, turmoil in the stock market, and a deadlock in U.S.-China relations.
After taking office, Biden retained the tariff measures adopted during Trump’s term and also introduced a new wave of restrictive regulations, banning the export of advanced semiconductors and semiconductor manufacturing equipment on the grounds of national security considerations. The U.S. Trade Representative is reviewing tariffs.
Regarding rumors that another trade war with China will start after taking office, Trump said in an interview: “This is not a trade war. I have done a great job on all matters related to China.” He said that he hopes China can do the same. With good performance, “I like President Xi very much. He is a very good friend of mine during my tenure.”
In addition to China, Trump also said that he would impose a 10% tariff on all imported goods.
Host Maria. Bartiromo asked if China would help defend Taiwan if it invaded Taiwan with force. Trump was unwilling to say it explicitly, saying that a vague answer would give him negotiating power when facing China.
Trump said, “Since that (statement) would really jeopardize my ability to negotiate with China, I won’t tell you now. I won’t talk about those things, it’s hard to say, whether I will or will not (help defend Taiwan) , they (China) know what I will do and know my position, and we will have no problem.”
In July last year, Trump also appeared on the show to be interviewed by Bartiromo. At that time, he was also unwilling to comment on assisting in Taiwan’s defense and said, “If I answer this question, it will put me in a very disadvantageous position.” Then Trump changed the topic and accused Taiwan of taking away all the semiconductor jobs in the United States. He also said that the United States used to manufacture its own chips, but now Taiwan manufactures up to 90% of the chips. He said that the United States should have stopped it long ago, imposed taxes on Taiwan, and imposed trade barriers against Taiwan.
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2024-02-05 22:35:48
