May 10, according to Bloomberg reports, U.S. President Trump said in an interview on the 9th that he would "forever" impose a basic tariff of at least 10% on trading partners, but "there may be exceptions".
"We must always retain a basic tariff. Of course, there may be exceptions, and some countries may offer superior conditions, this possibility will always exist. But basically, 10% is the lowest basic tariff, and the tariffs of some countries will be higher."
The report pointed out that on the 9th, Trump also posted on his social media platform "Truth Social", saying, "An 80% tariff on China looks reasonable! It depends on U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessen." It was reported that Trump said in an interview on the 9th that he had determined the level of tariffs on Chinese goods, but refused to reveal whether it was 80% or lower, "We will wait and see."
At present, it is difficult for both sides to make concessions acceptable to each other. They have to put it aside and wait for the right opportunity.
Requiring all countries to pay a 10% tariff is equivalent to setting a threshold: you must pay a 10% tariff before entering, otherwise, don't do business with the United States. This is a typical hegemonic clause, using tariffs to reap the world.
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