Trump defends tough trade stance amid tariff negotiations

Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 1:23 pm

In a fiery exchange on trade policy, President Trump insisted he isn’t “chickening out” on tariffs, emphasizing the need for resolute negotiations. His comments reflect the administration’s latest efforts to enforce a hardline approach in ongoing trade discussions.

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foxnews.com / Senators go to Canada to meet PM Carney, smooth Trump tariff, 51st-state tensions

U.S. senators meet Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to discuss trade tensions and strengthen bilateral relations, focusing on economic and defense priorities.

foxbusiness.com / Tariff-free American lobsters might stay on European menus as trade talks progress

U.S. and EU trade talks may extend tariff-free imports of American lobsters crucial for Maine's industry. The EU's decision hinges on ongoing negotiations.

foxbusiness.com / Taiwan promises to buy more American goods, under threat of 32% Trump tariff

Amid U.S. tariff threats, Taiwan's President Lai commits to buying more U.S. goods. Congressional delegations discuss trade, energy, and defense sales.

nypost.com / Trump rips reporter who asked if he ‘always chickens out’ on tariff threats: ‘That’s a nasty question’

Don’t ever say what you said. That’s a nasty question,' the president told CNBC White House correspondent Megan Casella Wednesday.

cnbc.com / Xi wants to boost China's advance manufacturing prowess — and Trump may not like it

Beijing's renewed commitment to advanced manufacturing could run counter to Trump's core demands in the ongoing trade talks.

cnbc.com / Trump says he's not 'chickening out' on trade: 'It's called negotiation'

TACO, the term that stands for "Trump Always Chickens Out," describes the market reaction to Trump repeatedly announcing heavy tariffs and later pausing them.

cbsnews.com / Trump bristles over "nasty question" about "TACO" trade. Here's why.

A new term is popping up on Wall Street called "TACO," which stands for "Trump Always Chickens Out." The President says "it's called negotiation."

cbsnews.com / Breaking down Trump's current tariffs, trade negotiations

President Trump has announced a slew of tariffs and trade negotiations in recent weeks. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady breaks them down.

bloomberg.com / US Tightens China Chip Curbs by Targeting Design Software - Bloomberg.com

US Tightens China Chip Curbs by Targeting Design Software  Bloomberg.com

bloomberg.com / TACO Trade: Trump Insists to Wall Street He’s No Chicken on Tariff Policy - Bloomberg

TACO Trade: Trump Insists to Wall Street He’s No Chicken on Tariff Policy  Bloomberg

cnn.com / Trump administration orders some US companies to halt sales to China - CNN

Trump administration orders some US companies to halt sales to China  CNN

cnn.com / Trump administration orders some US companies to halt sales to China - CNN

Trump administration orders some US companies to halt sales to China  CNN


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