Trump says that ports running empty is a "good thing":
Trump said that "China was making over a trillion," without it being clear what he was referring to.
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- President Trump described the slowdown at US ports due to his tariffs on China as a 'good thing.'
- These tariffs are causing a decline in cargo volume, which could have economic repercussions on employment and supply chains.
- Republicans are feeling increasing pressure as the tariffs strain the business climate, with some donors urging lawmakers to persuade Trump to moderate his stance.
- Trump's assertion that he loses less money due to the tariffs contradicts concerns over impending economic challenges.
That means we lose less money ... when you say it slowed down, that's a good thing, not a bad thing.— Donald Trump discussing the slowdown at U.S. ports and its economic implications.
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