[Gemstar]

There is no 130 countries if he cannot name them

Xi got 40 agreements signed with Vietnam and 31 agreements signed with Malaysia

Trump only got a puny El Salvador to talk cock with him, and of course his only victory is Israehell (and this is not even a victory as he will go after Iran as instructed by Israehell)

Really shameful man

But what is much more shameful than this is Xi skipping Sinkiepoor when he is just a causeway away

This should be a wake up call for LHL and LW, but as usual, I believe both thinks USA is winning

They missed OBOR (BRI), refused entry to BRICS and now miss this golden opportunity to ally with China

There will not be so many chances in the future liao

Sinkies deserve what you vote for

It's over

SMH

Is indeed shameful. No big power wil ever like or enjoy shaking hands with any millions dollar pay leaders of any country. To them, these leaders are too self entitled, greedy and do not hv passion for their country.

[teaserteam]

解铃还须系铃人

It will depend on what is 铃.  To Xi and PRC,  it is "tariff".  To Trump,  it is "the surpluses". 

The fundamental issue is to cut the surpluses, as it is never any good for a country like America to over-depend on China for the supply of goods.  As a democratic country, the Trump Administration has limited power to control its people on where they can and cannot get the supply of goods.  It is also not appropriate to ban the import of goods from any country without any good reasons.

[cityhantam]

It will depend on what is 铃.  To Xi and PRC,  it is "tariff".  To Trump,  it is "the surpluses". 

The fundamental issue is to cut the surpluses, as it is never any good for a country like America to over-depend on China for the supply of goods.  As a democratic country, the Trump Administration has limited power to control its people on where they can and cannot get the supply of goods.  It is also not appropriate to ban the import of goods from any country without any good reasons.

Who started the trade war and tariffs war? 

You don't know meh? 

[sclim]

if trump has put a simple tariff of 10% for all. most will just accept it.
but he will face problem from within us as putting in addtional tax.

the variation helps to divert attention and fire away from him to those country that refuse. and with the wow tariffs at first he though he can win more even if he cut down. his first 20% has no objection from china.
he begin to be carried away after that. the advisor around him are not of good grade. judge the situation wrongly or just very good carry backside people.

[sclim]

the trade talk between usa and china has not stop at all.

each adding to the pool more of their fire. now is a wait see who blink first. my guess trump will blink first as he is a smart businessman. win money more important. also he will said things and who can check. also no important who call who first. the fight is on.

just hope it is over soon so that life can continue with higher tariffs for everyone . usa has high inflation. fed chair bow down and cut interest rate by 1/2 percent in jun. usd already falling which is one of trump's wants.

[Zannn]

As expected talks start:

Just in
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Sgbuffett so how’s the talk going? Trump talking to himself?

[Omnipresent88]

Sgbuffett so how’s the talk going? Trump talking to himself?

😎😎😎

[Alice Alicia]

Despite Trump telling lies for the last 10 years, there are still so many morons in SG who actually believe every word he said. No wonder scammers love singkies.

[sgbuffett]

The 2 dancers will tango...

[cityhantam]

The 2 dancers will tango...

Donut Trump wants to dance, but, sorry, Xi Jinping is too busy to dance! 

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[cityhantam]

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[Zannn]

Both side cannot sustain with the current tariffs.
If maintained damage to economy will be serious.

Both have already scored political points and stir the citizens emotions.

So there is no more point in this game of chicken and sustain long term injury and political  damage back home.

Both sides will agree to remove all reciprocal tariffs and claim a "win'. Then go jnto negotiations 

Its all politics and politicians will avoid an outright loss.

Sgbuffett come out say postpone, save some face bro

[sgbuffett]

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who told a private meeting of investors in Washington on Tuesday that he expects a “de-escalation” in the trade war between the U.S. and China.

“No one thinks the current status quo is sustainable,” Bessent said at the event hosted by JPMorgan Chase, according to multiple reports

https://thehill.com/homenews/administrat...china/amp/

[sgbuffett]

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/22/bessent-...alate.html

[Alice Alicia]

The clown just admitted he screwed up when he realized his family's assets have plummeted.

Give credit when it's due and don't give credit when it's not due.

This moron caused the deaths of millions of Americans through his mismanagement of the COVID-19 crisis.

He incited the attack on capitol hill claiming rigged election system, which he used to win in both his terms. Trust this scammer at your own risk.

[sgbuffett]

As expected Bessant now talk De escalation but a few days later than I expected.

I hva already asserted in my previous thread and everything is unfolding as I expect:

1. Trump wants only baseline 10% tariffs on nations to generate $300B in revenues for tax cuts.

2. The reciprocal tariffs based on the crazy formula is a distraction to make countries accept the baseline without retaliation.. That is why they paused. That is why different people on Trump team gave different reasons for the tariffs.


3. China was asked not to retaliate but did not play along creating a "situation". Recall that the big plunge in market was not on 3 April after the tariffs were announced but 4 April after China retaliated and resulted in a unsustainable situation 

4. Trump essentially already got want he wanted which is the baseline and using the extra tariffs (now paused) to negotiate and try his luck on what he can squeeze out of each country. For Japan they tried to extort money for US bases which has nothing to do with trade. Some small concessions will be fine. That's why I believe they are already close to deal with India Japan and Vietnam..but don't announce because other countries will realize US just wants a few small things.

5. Because of China unexpected move, there is now possibility of real damage which they don't want. But cannot just step down and lose face. So they play a few days but know they must de escalate soon.

6. China also know all this by now. Both side will pause all tariffs above baseline (20% for China) then negotiate. China will give something small like IP protection and rare Earths. uS will give something. Everyone declare victory.

7. Trump will score big with tax cuts for incomevand corporate paid for by tariffs and walk away a Champion. But he actually taxed Americans the baseline tariffsbtobpay for it. Again Americans are the losers.

Every day there is noise and anxiety but watch closely everything is playing out as I predicted and expected. Many analysis out there are wrong.

[Alice Alicia]

Xi is winning.

[sgbuffett]

Both side cannot sustain with the current tariffs.
If maintained damage to economy will be serious.

Both have already scored political points and stir the citizens emotions.

So there is no more point in this game of chicken and sustain long term injury and political  damage back home.

Both sides will agree to remove all reciprocal tariffs and claim a "win'. Then go jnto negotiations 

Its all politics and politicians will avoid an outright loss.

Coming

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/22/bessent-...alate.html

[revealer]

Time is on the US side and not on the China side.  The longer the tariff war drags,  the more the foreign companies and supply chain for the US will leave China.  APPLE is ready to shift its mfg of the US phone to India.  US suppliers will start looking elsewhere for cheaper and reliable sources.  Things might b more expensive and shelf might run dry in US inititally,  this can b addressed by giving financial aids like they did in the pandemic.  Unless China is willing to talk,  this tariff war is likely to drag.  Be prepared.