Trump announces reciprocal tariffs in truth social post in the middle of a trade policy overhaul
President Donald Trump He wrote a long -lasting social post about his trade policy on Saturday, emphasizing his plans to collect reciprocal tariffs to the countries with which they are now dealing with.
In a post -published post on Saturday afternoon, Trump explained that his reciprocal tariffs would work in a large amount of detail. In recent weeks he has announced 25% of tariffs on all imports of aluminum and steel in the US, plus, plus 25% of tariffs about imports from Canada and Mexico and 10% of imports from import from China.
His recent move to implement reciprocal tariffs is decided “for the purpose of righteousness,” Trump wrote.
“For the purpose of this policy of the United States, we will consider countries used by VAT [value-added tax] The system, far more criminal than the tariff, is similar to that of the tariff, “Trump wrote.” Sending goods, products or any other name through another country, for the purpose of unjust damage to America, will not be accepted. “
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Most countries use the VAT system, including the United Kingdom, China and Mexico. Trump added that he would provide “for subsidies that provided countries to exploit the economic advantage of the United States.”
“Likewise, the provisions will be for the provisions for the non -monetary tariffs and trade obstacles that some countries are charged to prevent our product from their domain or, if they do not allow us to do business,” the president added. “We are able to accurately determine the costs of these non -monetary trade barriers.”
“It is fair to everyone, no other country can complain and, in some cases, if a country believes that the United States would become too high a tariff, all you need to do is reduce or abolish your tariff against us. There are no tariffs if you produce or Build your product in the United States. “
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President Donald Trump speaks in the eastern room of the White House, Wednesday, February 5, 2025 in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Trump concluded his post by claiming that “other countries, both friends and enemies, according to the United States, acted unfairly.”
“This system will immediately restore righteousness and prosperity to the previously complex and dishonest trade system,” the Republican continued. “America has helped many countries over the years, at high financial costs. Now is the time to remember that country and treat us honestly – equal conditions for US workers.”
“I sent my Secretary -General, Secretary of State, Treasury Secretary, and the Trade Representative of the United States (Ustr) to do all the jobs needed to provide reciprocity to our trade system!”
Earlier this week, Trump promised to be “flooded with jobs” because foreign trade partners are encouraged to move their jobs to American soil – despite his tariffs in recent weeks fiercely criticized.
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President Donald Trump speaks during a national prayer breakfast at Washington Hilton, on Thursday, February 6, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
“I can build a factory, a plant or whatever that could be here,” Trump said on Thursday afternoon from an oval office. “And that includes medical, which includes cars, which includes chips and semiconduct. It includes everything. If you build here, you don’t have any tariffs. And I think it will happen. I think our country will be flooded with jobs. “
Emma Colton Emma Colton contributed to Fox News Digital.
