President Trump's recent statements on tariffs against China show a softening of his previous stance. While he expressed a preference for avoiding tariffs, he also highlighted their potential as a significant point of leverage. This chapter explores the implications of this ambiguous approach and its potential impact on trade relations.
Trump prefers not to impose tariffs on China but acknowledges their leverage.
Apple and Google removed TikTok from their app stores, while Oracle kept it operational, highlighting the confusion surrounding Trump's pledge to keep the app available.
Critics raise concerns about potential lawsuits and fines for companies defying the initial ban, even with Trump's approval.