Donald Trump says countries "kissing my ass" over tariffs
- President Donald Trump stated that countries are 'kissing my ass' to negotiate after imposing significant tariffs, which he called 'legendary' during his speech.
- Trump described the tariffs as tools for negotiation, stating that they would result in China paying a big number to the U.S. Treasury.
- The White House confirmed that President Trump views tariffs as negotiation tools for better trade agreements.
- Critics have disputed Trump's assertions about the benefits of his tariffs, saying they will mainly burden American consumers.
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