Former President Donald Trump asserted that the onus for resolving trade tensions lies with China, while hinting at potential tariffs on minerals extracted from countries like Vietnam and Canada. During a recent interview, he stated: ‘We have been negotiating with China, but they’ve not agreed to what we wanted.’ This statement came after months of stalled trade talks and escalating geopolitical tensions between the two nations. Trump, known for his aggressive stance toward China during his presidency, further emphasized that he has ‘not ruled out raising tariffs on minerals from countries like Vietnam and Canada’ if necessary. The potential implementation of such tariffs would mark a significant escalation in the ongoing trade battle and potentially impact several industries. Notably, the move could be seen as an attempt to pressure China into concessions while also highlighting his commitment to protecting American interests.
