Trump Says China Respects Him Because Xi Knows He’s 'Crazy,' Vows 200% Tariffs if Taiwan Blockaded

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:37pm on 19 Oct 2024,Saturday International

Donald Trump has stated that if he is re-elected, China would not dare provoke the U.S. because President Xi Jinping respects him for being "crazy." Speaking to the Wall Street Journal, Trump promised to impose tariffs of 150% to 200% on China if it attempted to blockade Taiwan. Trump emphasized that America’s adversaries would not challenge U.S. interests under his leadership, as they fear his unpredictable responses. He also praised his past relationships with Xi and Russian President Vladimir Putin, while reiterating his "America First" foreign policy stance.

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