August 11, 2025

In a fiery statement that grabbed many eyeballs, former US President Donald Trump fired a bold warning shot at China and other countries. He said, “We did it with India, more to follow,” as he threatened to slap secondary tariffs on China and others soon. This means that after imposing tariffs directly on some countries, the US could now target their partners and linked businesses as well with extra taxes. Trump’s words come from a place of confidence, hinting that his trade tactics with India have been a big win for the US. By saying, “We did it with India,” he implies that the tough tariff game worked well in convincing India or reshaping trade in America’s favor. Now, he seems ready to repeat this act with China and others. Secondary tariffs are like a second punch in the trade war ring—if one country refuses to play fair, not only they but also their trade friends might get taxed. Experts say this move could shake up global trade relationships and add more spice to the already heated US-China trade tensions. The world is watching and waiting to see how China and other countries will respond to Trump's new tariff threats. Will there be trade talks, or will the tariff battles escalate? One thing is clear: Trump’s trade warriors aren’t done yet!

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