America wanted to find a way out for itself, but instead encountered our heavy counterattacks! Trump, who was putting on an act of bravado, completely underestimated us! The US stock market plummeted, and the American market sentiment was very pessimistic. It was probably anticipated that we would not give in to America. America, while trying to announce its countermeasures, hurriedly found a way out for itself. On April 4th, U.S. Commerce Secretary Raimonde stated that whether the tax rate could be reduced depended on China.
Raimonde claimed that China just needs to call Trump and say we will stop producing fentanyl, and the tariff will decrease by 20%. A single phone call from China, a willingness to stop fentanyl production, and the U.S. can lower the tax by 20%. Is the matter really as simple as what the U.S. says? Clearly, it is not. What the U.S. is worried about is actually our countermeasures.
Because our countermeasures will bring at least three effects. First, this will directly affect Trump's intention to shape the image of "invincible", as a strong leader, the U.S. wants us to be soft rather than an unyielding hard nut. Because being a hard nut means that America's trading plans are all in vain, and America gets nothing. Second, our countermeasures will produce a demonstration effect. We first retaliated against the U.S., and the U.S. is afraid that Europe and other countries will imitate, and then the passive one may be the U.S. itself.
Third, the U.S. undoubtedly worries that the escalating tariff war will affect the U.S. economy. Don't forget, the latest polls show that Trump's approval rating has dropped to 43%, which is the lowest level since he returned to the White House in January. Obviously, tariffs have a negative impact on the stock market and the economy, which will only further reduce Trump's approval rating. Therefore, Raimonde's conciliatory tone is hoping that we can catch the ball so that America can find a way out for itself.
Because as long as we take the initiative to make a call and express our attitude to the U.S., the U.S. will claim victory. It seems that America is regretting now. Clearly, America went too far. It probably realized that bullying and extortion would not succeed. Now America might want to adjust its policies. But America underestimated us. We clearly know that America's appetite is very big. Today, if America goes down a step, tomorrow it will bully and extort us again with another reason. The best way is to let America feel real pain. Undoubtedly, our heavy counterattack helps America recognize reality and correct its mistakes.
Source: https://www.toutiao.com/article/1828486550211594/
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