Trump Says He Will Sign Executive Order on "Reciprocal Tariffs" Soon (Update)

Announcement Expected on the 12th or Morning of the 13th
"World Has Taken Advantage of the United States for a Long Time," Trump Claims

President Donald Trump announced that he plans to impose reciprocal tariffs soon, according to a report by CNN on the 12th (local time).

President Donald Trump announced that he plans to impose reciprocal tariffs soon, according to a report by CNN on the 12th (local time).

According to CNN, President Trump told reporters, "I might sign it a little later, or I might do it tomorrow morning."

He also claimed, "The world has taken advantage of the United States for a long time," adding, "They have imposed massive tariffs on us, but we have not imposed tariffs on them."

Regarding the upcoming reciprocal tariff measure, he explained, "We will impose as much as they impose on us. It's a very simple principle."

The White House announced on the 12th that President Trump would unveil the reciprocal tariff policy before his summit with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which is scheduled for the 13th (local time).

Karoline Leavitt, White House spokesperson, responded to questions about President Trump's announcement by saying, "I believe it will be announced before the Prime Minister's visit tomorrow." She added, "President Trump himself will discuss the details of the reciprocal tariffs, but this is an issue about which he feels very strongly."

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