Hold onto your hats — President Donald Trump is feeling super optimistic about smoothing things over with China, and honestly? It’s making people a little crazy!
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt brought the bubbly news on Friday, just hours after China dramatically hiked tariffs on U.S. imports to a whopping 125% (yep, from 84% — drama much?). It’s the latest punch in the ongoing trade war soap opera, but Trump? He’s still got stars in his eyes for a deal.
“The president’s made it very clear — he’s totally open to working something out with China,” Leavitt said, adding with a grin that he’s feeling “optimistic” about getting to yes. The mood in D.C.? Think hopeful... with a side of high-stress pacing and lots of strong coffee.
“If China’s ready to deal, the president would be gracious,” she said, emphasizing that more retaliation from Beijing wouldn’t be cute for China. “The U.S. has the strongest, most fabulous economy in the world — just ask the 75+ countries practically blowing up our phones to cut deals!”
But don’t mistake Trump’s hopeful tone for hesitation — it’s all about doing what’s best for the American people and pushing for fair trade everywhere. The White House insists: this is all part of the plan. A very loud, very bold, slightly chaotic plan.
And when reporters asked if Trump’s waiting for China to blink first? Leavitt smiled and said, “No comment on what may or may not be going on behind the scenes.” Mysterious much?
So here we are — hopeful, hyped, and just a little bit dizzy from the whirlwind. Stay tuned... this trade rollercoaster isn’t slowing down anytime soon!
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