# US president Donald Trump maintains that his global sweeping tariffs are vital for his economic vision and job creation. The tariffs are now in effect, including 104-percent on China, as well as further levies on around 60 countries America calls the worst offenders. These countries face tariffs ranging from eleven to 50-percent. Speaking at an event at the National Republican Congressional Committee, Trump said more than 50 countries have approached the White House begging to talk about lowering tariffs:
Trump claims countries are “kissing his ass” to negotiate tariffs [SOUND]
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