Posted on 05/13/2019 3:57:16 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
Bestselling author and spiritual leader Marianne Williamson, among a field of more than 20 candidates vying for the Democratic presidential nomination, told Fox News on Monday that she agrees with President Trump’s latest penalties on Chinese products.
“When it comes to China, he's absolutely right,” she said on “The Daily Briefing.” “It was time for someone to stand up to this. He's right that this has been going on a very long time. Now, whether the number of his tariffs is too blunt … is a question. The fact that he's taking a tough stance, he's right.”
The U.S. moved on Friday to raise duties on $200 billion worth of Chinese imports to 25 percent, up from 10 percent. American officials did so after accusing China of backtracking on commitments it made in earlier negotiations.
Escalating its trade war with the U.S. and sending world financial markets into a slide, China announced higher tariffs Monday on $60 billion worth of American goods in retaliation for Trump’s actions.
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Excellent. I wish her a flame retardant suit even as I pop more popcorn.
How is imposing tarrifs on Chinese goods not a tax on those Chinese billionaires?
Just seeking liberal point of view justice here.
Candidate who?
In 20 years “former Democrat Presidential candidate”
Who???
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