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US President Donald Trump on Friday claimed that China has suffered more than the United States in the ongoing trade dispute and said that America would no longer serve as the global economy’s “whipping post.” His remarks came amid escalating tariff tensions with China and dozens of other trading partners.

Donald Trump claimed that Washington had been treated unfairly by China and numerous other nations for decades, but said that era had come to an end. “China has been hit much harder than the USA, not even close,” he posted on Truth Social. “We have been the dumb and helpless ‘whipping post,’ but not any longer. We are bringing back jobs and businesses like never before.”

He further described the US economy as undergoing an “economic revolution” under his leadership, citing over USD 5 trillion in new investments. While acknowledging that the process of economic realignment would be challenging, he said the final outcome would be “historic,” concluding with his signature slogan: “We will, MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!!!”

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Trump’s statements came as sweeping tariffs took effect, targeting about 60 trading partners, including China, the European Union and Japan. These nations are now subject to increased tariff rates customised per economy. Notably, a 34-percent tariff on Chinese goods is set to begin next week.

In response, Beijing announced its own 34-percent levy on U.S. imports from April 10, along with a pledge to file a complaint at the World Trade Organization and to restrict the export of rare earth elements critical to high-tech industries.

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Trump Asks China To Sell TikTok To Reach Deal On Tariffs

Meanwhile, amid the rising tensions, Trump appeared to offer a compromise, linking tariff relief to a resolution over TikTok. Following China’s retaliatory tariffs, Trump floated the idea of lowering levies if Beijing permitted the sale of TikTok’s US operations to an American firm. This offer was seen as an attempt to de-escalate tensions, according to the South China Morning Post.

Earlier, Trump extended the deadline to ban TikTok to 75 days, linking its sale to a deal with China on tariffs. “My Administration has been working very hard on a Deal to SAVE TIKTOK, and we have made tremendous progress. The Deal requires more work to ensure all necessary approvals are signed, which is why I am signing an Executive Order to keep TikTok up and running for an additional 75 days,” he said in a post on Truth Social.

Trump further said his administration hoped to “continue working in Good Faith with China, who I understand are not very happy about our Reciprocal Tariffs (Necessary for Fair and Balanced Trade between China and the U.S.A.!)”

(With agency inputs)


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