Trump threatens more tariffs as markets plunge

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U.S. political commentator Eric Ham on the shift in support for Donald Trump as global markets tumble. WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump threatened additional tariffs on China on Monday, raising fresh concerns that his drive to rebalance the global economy could lead to a trade war. Trump’s threat, which he delivered on social media, came after China said it would retaliate against U.S. tariffs announced last week. “If China does not withdraw its 34% increase above their already long term trading abuses by tomorrow, April 8th, 2025, the United States will impose ADDITIONAL Tariffs on China of 50%, effective...