Increases, decreases, pattern announcements … Since his return to the White House, Donald Trump almost seems to have fun Sand on economic partnersrivals and financial markets by multiplying declarations and measures concerning customs duties on imports. This Friday, on its network Truth Socialhe just put a part in the machine.
This time, he estimates that 80 % tax on Chinese products “seem good” but relying on “Scott B”, Scott Betting With his full name, the American secretary of the Treasury.
Negotiations planned in Switzerland
Customs duties imposed on China currently reach 145 % – 245 % for certain sectors – and Beijing retaliated with a rate of 125 %. But negotiations between the two countries on their commercial relationship must be held in Switzerland in the coming days. It is Scott Bessent, quoted by Donald Trump, who is responsible for representing the United States there.
In recent weeks, the tempestuous billionaire has imposed massive customs duties on the world imported goods imported into the United States – before making backwards Faced with the upheaval of the international economic order which he caused. Washington has since started bilateral discussions. Thursday, a The first trade agreement was signed with London.
