Trump tariffs on 60 countries

    by Flint: Donald Trump

    President Trump is imposing tariffs on goods from 60 countries, effective tonight at midnight, due to the use of forced labor. This action follows the Supreme Court striking down his previous tariffs. Doocy stated that this allows for punishing countries using forced labor, affecting 60 nations that import 99% of goods to the U.S., with tariffs ranging from 10% to 12.5% starting at midnight.

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    THE PRESIDENT IS GOING TO TAKE A LOOK AT THEIR CONFERENCE. PETER, ANOTHER TOPIC. HOW IS THE PRESIDENT IMPOSING NEW TARIFFS TONIGHT IF HIS TARIFFS WERE MOSTLY STRUCK DOWN BY THE SUPREME COURT? IMPOSING THEM CREATIVELY. WHITE HOUSE OFFICIALS ARE USING A PROVISION THAT LETS THEM PUNISH COUNTRIES THAT THEY BELIEVE ARE USING FORCED LABOR. SO IT WILL BE 60 COUNTRIES THAT IMPORT 99% OF GOODS TO THE FACT THAT WE HAVE TO DO THEM. WE HAVE TO DO THEM. WE HAVE TO DO THEM.