Amid the ongoing trade war between the United States and China, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has asserted that President Donald Trump possesses a “spine of steel” and that America will remain resilient under his leadership.
Leavitt made the remarks following her Tuesday confirmation that the Trump administration would raise tariffs on Chinese goods to 104% after Beijing refused to lift its retaliatory tariffs on U.S. exports.
“President Trump has a spine of steel and he will not break, and America will not break under his leadership. He is guided by a firm belief that America must be able to produce essential goods for our own people and export them to the rest of the world,” Leavitt said.
She further emphasized that Trump’s message to global trade partners has been consistent and straightforward from the start.
“He has said repeatedly—bring us your best offers and we will listen. But make no mistake, China is making a mistake by choosing to retaliate,” Leavitt added.
The tariff escalation marks another chapter in the intensifying trade conflict between the world’s two largest economies, with both sides holding firm on their economic positions.