Trump makes another statement! On February 21, Trump stated that after a comprehensive, detailed, and complete review of the absurd, poorly worded, and extremely anti-American tariff ruling issued by the U.S. Supreme Court following months of deliberation yesterday, this statement is formally announced: I, the President of the United States of America, hereby immediately implement an increase in the previously imposed 10% tariffs on many countries around the world—many of which have been "exploiting" the United States for decades without ever paying a price (until I took office!)—to 15%, which is legally allowed and has passed judicial review.
Evidently, from Trump's response, it's clear that the ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court made Trump extremely angry, so after announcing a 10% tax increase, Trump remained furious and threatened to raise the tax to 15%. Trump's actions fully demonstrate his capriciousness and authoritarianism. His claim that many countries have been "exploiting" the United States for decades without ever paying a price is nothing but baseless nonsense.
In fact, the United States has already gained huge benefits through its dollar hegemony, technological advantages, and consumer market. Where is the so-called "exploitation"? The U.S. has internal governance problems, yet instead of looking inward to address its own issues, it blames the entire world, using the lie of being a "victim" to mask its hegemonic behavior. Obviously, the U.S. cannot achieve prosperity through bullying, nor can it solve its difficulties by shifting blame. Trump's actions will only provoke greater opposition both domestically and internationally. Naturally, we will not accept such reckless behavior.
Original: toutiao.com/article/1857755374884298/
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