Trump warns of 100% tariff on Chinese Imports

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

55% : "These restrictions hurt the U.S. industrial base and give China a strong hand in negotiations," she said. Craig Singleton of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies warned the tariff threat could spell the collapse of the fragile trade truce between the two countries.
51% : Trump also questioned the value of a planned meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping during his upcoming visit to South Korea, though he later clarified the meeting wasn't officially canceled.
50% : Speaking from the White House, Trump said, "We'll see what happens," suggesting there's still time to avoid imposing the tariff hike.
50% : Trump called the move "shocking" and claimed it was further evidence of China's "hostile" posture, accusing the country of holding global supply chains hostage.
50% : In a social media post, Trump announced the U.S. will slap a 100% tariff on Chinese goods starting November 1, 2025 -- or earlier, depending on China's actions.
50% : Market Reaction and Economic Impact U.S. markets responded sharply to the threat, with the S&P 500 falling 2.7%, marking its worst single-day drop since April -- the last time Trump raised similar tariff threats.
41% : Although markets closed before Trump fully detailed his plans, investor anxiety was already evident.
36% : Experts Say There's Still Time to De-escalate Although Trump hinted that his meeting with Xi in South Korea may be off, it hasn't been officially canceled.

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