Read a full report: Trump ramps up China trade war with 104% tariffs.
President Trump with a “Trump Digs Coal” sign in 2017, a campaign he relaunched last year SAUL LOEB/AFP/GETTY IMAGES.
President Trump believes Beijing has no choice but to strike a trade agreement with Washington, the White House has said.
Musk described Navarro as a “moron” earlier today, criticising his comments about Tesla and the broader US electric vehicle sector.
The decision follows China’s refusal to remove its retaliatory tariffs against US exports after Trump raised levies on Beijing last Wednesday.
Trump had threatened to escalate duties if Beijing continues to respond to the tariffs, prompting a rebuke from Chinese officials.
President Trump insisted that there would be no pause in his tariffs as he demanded China back down. »