Karoline Leavitt on US-China Trade Negotiations and Tariffs

US-China Trade Relations

• 🇨🇳 A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson stated that the US has imposed harmful measures, including new chip controls and the potential revocation of Chinese student visas.
• 🇺🇸 Karoline Leavitt responded that she does not believe either country is a victim in the trade negotiations, emphasizing that both are strong nations.

Presidential Authority on Tariffs

• 🏛️ Leavitt affirmed that the president has the authority to implement tariffs and declare a national emergency to address a crippling trade deficit.
• ⚖️ She mentioned that tariffs remain in effect following a decision from the international trade court that was put on pause.
• ⚡ The president could use Section 202 (sectoral tariffs) or Section 301 to impose tariffs if deemed necessary, particularly to protect critical domestic supply chains.