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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Holly Patrick

Donald Trump mocks world leaders as he claims they’re begging for deal on tariffs

Donald Trump mocked world leaders claiming that they are begging him to negotiate on his wide-ranging global tariffs.

During a speech at the National Republican Congressional Committee Dinner in Washington, DC, the president claimed countries are “calling us up, kissing my a**” to negotiate.

In a mocking voice, Trump said: “Please, Sir, make a deal. I’ll do anything. I’ll do anything, Sir.”

It comes as the Trump administration imposed an eye-watering 104 per cent tariff on China for almost all imports.

Trump’s full list of “reciprocal” tariffs has now come into effect, causing Asian markets to tumble on Wednesday.

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