Trump’s Message After Golf: ‘Take Your Medicine’
President Donald Trump defended his controversial tariff announcements on Sunday, telling Americans they need to “take medicine” as markets faced historic sell-offs in response to his economic policies. The comments came after the president stepped off the golf course at Trump National in Jupiter, Florida, where he was celebrating a win in the Senior Club Championship.
Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump remained steadfast in his commitment to the tariffs, which are set to take effect this Wednesday. “Sometimes you have to take medicine to fix something, and we have been treated so badly by other countries because we had stupid leadership that allowed this to happen,” Trump said, according to Yahoo News.
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Global Leaders “Coming to the Table”
The president claimed that approximately 50 world leaders had reached out to discuss trade relations following his announcement. These leaders are “coming to the table” and “want to talk,” according to Trump, who indicated he was open to negotiations – but only under specific conditions.
“I’m willing to deal with China, but they have to solve their surplus. We have a tremendous deficit problem with China. They have a surplus of at least a trillion dollars a year,” he explained. Trump emphasized his unwillingness to continue existing trade relationships without significant changes: “We’re not going to lose a trillion dollars for the privilege of buying pencils from China.”
The president’s comments highlight his administration’s focus on addressing trade deficits, which he has consistently identified as evidence of unfair economic relationships with other nations. This position has remained central to his economic policy since his first presidential campaign.
Tech Leaders Allegedly Supportive
In a surprising claim, Trump stated he had spoken with “four or five of the biggest tech leaders in America” about the market disruption. According to the president, these unnamed executives told him, “We don’t blame you” for the massive sell-offs that have reduced their companies’ valuations by billions of dollars.
Trump declined to identify which technology moguls he had allegedly spoken with, leaving questions about the extent of support within the tech industry for his tariff policies. The technology sector has been particularly hard hit by the market response to the tariff announcements.
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MAGA Allies Express Concern
Even loyal supporters within Trump’s political movement have expressed concern about the economic turbulence triggered by the tariff announcements. According to reports, many MAGA politicians and influencers are “balking at the turbulent economic response” and hoping that Trump will renegotiate the tariff rates before they take effect.
These internal concerns highlight the controversial nature of the president’s trade policies, which have created divisions even among his typically unified base. Despite this pushback, Trump appears determined to proceed with his plan.
Trump Doubles Down on Social Media
Prior to his comments on Air Force One, Trump had posted similar sentiments on Truth Social, his preferred social media platform. In his post, he described tariffs as “a beautiful thing to behold” that are bringing “Tens of Billions of Dollars into the U.S.A.”
“We have massive Financial Deficits with China, the European Union, and many others,” Trump wrote on the platform, according to sources. “The only way this problem can be cured is with TARIFFS.”
The president also criticized the Biden administration in his post, claiming trade surpluses with other countries have grown during what he referred to as the “‘Presidency’ of Sleepy Joe Biden.” Trump promised to “reverse it, and reverse it QUICKLY.”
Market Concerns Persist
Despite Trump’s confident stance, financial experts remain concerned about the potential long-term economic impacts of the tariff plan. The market reaction has been swift and severe, with significant drops across major indices following the announcement.
Economists have warned that tariffs often result in retaliatory measures from affected countries, potentially triggering trade wars that could damage global economic growth. However, Trump maintains that his approach will ultimately benefit the American economy, telling reporters: “I got elected on that basis. We explained it. You know, the American people understand it a lot better than the media.”
As Wednesday’s implementation deadline approaches, markets remain volatile as investors and business leaders await potential revisions to the policy or possible concessions from international trading partners.
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