Trump doubles down on threats: 'China does not want tariffs'

Trump on Tuesday doubled down on his threat to impose additional tariffs against China if the two sides don't reach an agreement on trade, hours after similar comments contributed to volatility on the stock market.

"We are either going to have a REAL DEAL with China, or no deal at all - at which point we will be charging major Tariffs against Chinese product being shipped into the United States," Trump wrote on Twitter on Tuesday evening.

"Ultimately, I believe, we will be making a deal - either now or into the future," he continued. "China does not want Tariffs!"

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The president earlier Tuesday described himself as a "Tariff Man" and warned of the consequences if China and the U.S. are unable to break through in negotiations.

“President Xi and I want this deal to happen, and it probably will. But if not remember, I am a Tariff Man,” Trump said in a series of tweets Tuesday morning.

https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/419764-trump-doubles-down-on-threats-china-does-not-want-tariffs

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