Trump Reaffirms Tariff Stance Amid Market Uncertainty

United States President Donald Trump made it clear that discussions regarding tariffs are far from concluded, emphasizing his stance with the words, "nothing is over yet." His comments came during a gathering at the White House's South Portico, where he addressed recent market volatility.

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Trump observed that "people were getting a little jumpy, a little afraid," a nod to the market's recent downturn. He didn't hold back in his critique of China, defending the imposition of heightened tariffs. Notably, he highlighted the decision to increase Chinese tariffs to 125%, labeling China as "by far the biggest abuser."