Trump Threatens 104% Tariffs on China as the Mad King Plays Chicken With the Global Economy

https://gizmodo.com/trump-threatens-104-tariffs-on-china-as-the-mad-king-plays-chicken-with-the-global-economy-2000585944

by Snowfish52

10 comments

  1. I’m sure the 105% rate was too excessive. Had to be bigly smart about it and under cut by 1%. Bob Barker and Drew Carey should be proud. (price is right reference).

  2. More on this subject from other reputable sources:

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    – N-tv (C): [Beijing is the “biggest culprit”: Trump gives China an ultimatum – | Tariffs otherwise at 104 percent](https://www.n-tv.de/wirtschaft/Trump-stellt-China-Ultimatum-Zoelle-sonst-bei-104-Prozent-article25686894.html)
    – Reuters (A): [Trump threatens additional tariffs on China, terminates talks](https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-threatens-additional-tariffs-china-terminates-talks-2025-04-07/)
    – ABC (B): [Trump officials say some tariffs could last ‘days or weeks’](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-07/50-countries-want-to-negotiate-tariffs/105144688)
    – english.alarabiya.net (C-): [Trump threatens further 50 percent tariffs on China](https://english.alarabiya.net/business/economy/2025/04/07/trump-calls-china-biggest-abuser-on-tariffs)

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  3. I’m wondering who from a policy standpoint is still onboard with this administration? I get that many aren’t speaking out due to fears of a mean tweet or being deported to an El Savador prison camp, but at some point these highly compensated and highly esteemed “leaders” in the political and business communities need to speak out loudly about the insanity of this path.

  4. The idea that he’s even threatening this insane tariff response is irrational. This will only exacerbate the damage to stability of the markets and the confidence of investors.

  5. The idea that he’s even threatening this insane tariff response is irrational. This will only exacerbate the damage to stability of the markets and the confidence of investors.

  6. Dementia Donnie strikes again! We should all say thank you it wasn’t 105%. /s.

  7. Folks trying to not see this: Project 2025’s “Mandate for Leadership” includes a chapter titled “The Case for Fair Trade,” co-authored by Peter Navarro, which outlines a strategic approach to U.S. trade policy emphasizing the use of tariffs and trade restrictions to address trade imbalances and bolster domestic manufacturing.

  8. Phones are going to be insanely priced. Everyone will be buying a used phone

  10. gonna be cheaper to just take a bus to canada and buy a phone there. unbox it and start using it immediately

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