US EditionTop White House aide defends Trump tariffs, amid plunging consumer sentiment
- A senior White House official defended President Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on Chinese imports despite a 0.3% contraction in the U.S. Economy during the first quarter of 2025 and continued tensions in trade relations.
- The tariffs resulted from concerns about China stealing intellectual property, subsidizing exports, and manipulating its currency, while the U.S. Remains unwilling to declare a trade truce.
- The President imposed 145% tariffs on Chinese imports, which caused significant reductions in eastbound trans-Pacific containership bookings and raised concerns from Republican Senator Ron Johnson.
- Miller emphasized that he will not permit China to keep misappropriating American intellectual property, even as financial markets and businesses remain concerned about the possibility of a prolonged trade conflict.
- Despite the economic slowdown, the U.S. Emphasis on tariffs signals continued pressure on China, with potential implications for manufacturing and trade negotiations.
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