Trump Stands Firm on China Tariffs, Predicts Economic Boom

President Donald Trump has declared he will not lower tariffs on China to entice them back to the negotiating table, despite Beijing’s interest in talks.

In a recent interview on NBC’s “Meet The Press,” President Trump defended his decision to maintain high tariffs on China, stating, “They said today they want to talk. Look, China, and I don’t like this. I’m not happy about this. China’s getting killed right now.” He emphasized that while China’s economy is suffering, he is not willing to compromise on tariffs to restart negotiations, saying, “At some point, I’m going to lower them, because otherwise you could never do business with them.” Trump’s comments come amid reports that the Chinese government is seeking exemptions for certain American products from their retaliatory tariffs. Despite the ongoing trade tensions, Trump remains optimistic about the U.S. economy, predicting “the greatest economic boom in history” and downplaying concerns about a potential short-term recession. He boasted about significant investments from major companies like Apple and Toyota, which plan to build plants in the U.S., and highlighted the potential for large businesses, such as the car industry, to benefit from his tariff strategy. As the trade war continues, Trump’s firm stance on tariffs signals a challenging road ahead for U.S.-China economic relations.