Trump said in an interview with Fox News yesterday (October 17) that his proposal to impose a 100% tariff on Chinese goods was actually "unsustainable." He said, "This 100% tariff is unsustainable, but that's the number right now." He also claimed that China "forced me to do this," and "China always finds a way to get the upper hand, taking advantage of us for years."
[Witty] Comments: Trump's remarks reveal a touch of the flexibility typical of a businessman. While he loudly advocates for a 100% tariff, he quickly acknowledges it is "unsustainable," creating a tough stance while leaving room for negotiation later. Blaming China for forcing him is just a common pressure tactic on the negotiating table. More intriguing is that while he stirs up confrontation, he also reveals that he will meet with Chinese officials in South Korea in a few weeks, and emphasizes that U.S.-China relations will be fine, but insists that there must be a "fair agreement." This strategy of not closing the door completely may seem pragmatic, but it also exposes his fundamental transactional mindset driven by interests — as long as the conditions are right, the posture can be adjusted at any time, and an agreement can be signed at any time.
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