The United States of America is currently in a trade war with China. This was stated by US President Donald Trump, answering journalists' questions about trade relations between the two countries and the policy of duties.
"We're already in it. Without our customs duties, we would have no defense," the American leader stressed, answering a question about a possible long-term trade war with China in the absence of agreements at the upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, scheduled in a few weeks.
According to Trump, customs duties are a key tool for ensuring the national security and defense of the United States. aa.com.tr.
The head of the White House noted that previous administrations had not used this tool to its full potential. The president added that the duties not only bring trillions of dollars to the American economy, but also contribute to "maintaining peace" and have played a crucial role in ending military conflicts. "Without tariffs, wars would have continued all over the world. Thanks to them, with the exception of Russia, there are no more wars," Trump said.
