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Trump Addresses Stock Market Dip Amid Trade Friction with China
Amid escalating trade tensions with China, President Donald Trump stated that he was not monitoring a stock market decline during a meeting with his Cabinet secretaries on Thursday. The market downturn occurred as anxieties intensified over the ongoing trade dispute between the world’s two largest economies.
President’s Response to Market Concerns
“I haven’t seen it because I’ve been here for two and a half hours,” Trump responded to a reporter’s query regarding the market volatility. He then directed the question to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, who was present at the meeting.
Treasury Secretary’s Perspective on Economic Fluctuations
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin offered his perspective on the market fluctuations, stating, “Up two, down one is not a bad ratio, or up 10 down five.” He further added, “And I think, as we have discussed, as we proceed through the process and reach agreements with these nations who are prepared to present their most favorable offers, we will achieve a state of greater certainty regarding tariffs within the next 90 days.”
Escalating Tariffs and Trade War Concerns
The Trump administration had previously amplified tariffs on Chinese goods. This action followed retaliatory tariffs imposed by China on U.S. products, despite Washington’s temporary reduction of most reciprocal tariffs, with China being an exception.
These tariffs ignited a week of economic instability as apprehensions of a full-blown trade war significantly increased. When questioned about potentially extending the period of reduced tariffs beyond the initial 90-day negotiation timeframe, the President refrained from providing a definitive answer.
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Ongoing Trade Negotiations and Future Outlook
Trump indicated that discussions are in progress concerning possible agreements with other nations. However, he emphasized a lack of urgency to finalize deals merely for the sake of reaching an agreement. The President and his advisors have conveyed that numerous countries have expressed interest in negotiating with the U.S. following the implementation of his tariff policy.
Acknowledging Potential Economic Adjustments
During the assembly, Trump recognized that his tariffs would create “transition problems,” but ultimately asserted, “it’s going to be a beautiful thing.”
“We’re doing again what we should have done many years ago,” he concluded.