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"It’s just been learned that China has taken an extraordinary aggressive position on trade, sending an extremely hostile letter to the world stating they will effect large-scale export controls on virtually every product they make. This affects all countries without exception and was devised years ago. It’s unheard of in international trade—a moral disgrace."
He expressed strong condemnation of China's move, calling it an "unprecedented" and "disgraceful" assault on free trade. In response, Trump threatened to impose 100% tariffs starting November 1st, aiming to enforce economic pressure on China and protect American interests.