Trump Contemplates New Economic Offensive Against China: Potential 60% Tariff Increase
Summary: According to a tweet by Ezio Mao☢ on January 28, 2024, there’s a buzzing speculation that Donald Trump, if re-elected, may impose a staggering 60% tariff on imports from China. This bold proposal is reportedly being discussed in private conversations between Trump and his advisors. Such a move could escalate to a global trade war, significantly altering the dynamics of U.S.-China relations and impacting international trade. The potential repercussions of this decision are immense, as it could drastically increase trade tensions and affect global markets.
特朗普若连任可能对中国进口商品征收60%关税 – WP
特朗普正在考虑“对中国进行新的大规模经济攻击”的选择，这可能会导致“全球贸易战”。共和党可能会降低中国在与美国关系中的贸易地位，这将导致关税增加高达40%。
在私下谈话中，特朗普正在与他的顾问讨论对所有中国进口商品征收 60% 关税的可能性。…
— Ezio Mao☢ (@KELMAND1) January 28, 2024
User Comments:
- cl wei: “Hate much? 😂”
- PetrusUnus: “Lol. Let’s see if Americans will work in factories for lower wages or if they’ll fight back against Trump.”
- Lostlanding: “A civil war would be better than this.”
- pyap001: “Just repackage in another country and send to the U.S.”
- ChanKaston: “It will succeed if there are alternatives to Chinese products, otherwise it’s self-sanction.”
- mingshi_chen: “I don’t think it’s possible.”
- someVertex: “Will have to raise interest rates to 50%.”
- ju_sensen: “Good. The life of Americans is not yet difficult enough. Let’s work harder.”
- krikhamment: “Democrats use threats to American people for votes.”
- JessicaNW2007: “Merchants pursue profits and believe that tariff barriers solve all problems.”
- dling0151720066: “America only accounts for 3% of China’s foreign trade.”
- clinshu: “If that happens, an attack on Taiwan is inevitable.”
- Super_Q_UK: “Catching the wind. China is no longer a developing country. Such a degree of trade with America means nothing. Internal demand circulation is sufficient.”
The reactions reflect a mix of sarcasm, concern, and skepticism. While some users question the feasibility and implications of such a drastic tariff increase, others express fear of its potential consequences on both the U.S. and global economies. The sentiment clearly illustrates the complex and often contentious nature of international trade and political strategy.