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Trump brags countries are ‘calling us up, kissing my $$$’ over tariffs
Breitbart ^ | 04/09/2025 | Emily Crane

Posted on 04/09/2025 5:37:02 AM PDT by ChicagoConservative27

President Trump bragged that countries have been “calling us up, kissing my ass” ever since he announced he’d be slapping roughly 90 nations with sweeping tariffs — including a staggering 104% levy on China.

“I’m telling you, these countries are calling us up, kissing my ass,” Trump told the National Republican Congressional Committee Dinner late Tuesday — just hours before the tariffs went into effect.

“They are. They are dying to make a deal. ‘Please, please, Sir, make a deal. I’ll do anything. I’ll do anything, sir!’” he said mockingly.

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TOPICS: Business/Economy; Culture/Society; Foreign Affairs; Government
KEYWORDS: brags; calling; countries; kissing; stayhumbletrump; tariffs; trump
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To: EliRoom8

This should be a harsh reminder that one should never, ever, attempt to play hardball with Donald J. Trump, or pull a bluff at the poker table with a pair of deuces.

This has been the best job Donald Trump has ever undertaken in his lifetime. He sharpened all his tools in the four-year hiatus, and now plays to win more than ever.

It ain’t bragging if you really can pull it off.


21 posted on 04/09/2025 6:03:06 AM PDT by alloysteel ( Divergence is not at all the same thing as diversity.)
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To: ChicagoConservative27

Why argue about it at all?

There is zero you, your family, or coworkers can do about any of it. Trying to “educate” them is a fool’s errand.

I had folks bitching about their 401(k)s the other day. I asked them what they had invested in? They didn’t know. I simply left it at that.

Trying to explain will just get you grief. Life is way too short for grief.


22 posted on 04/09/2025 6:04:27 AM PDT by Vermont Lt
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To: Vermont Lt

Amen


23 posted on 04/09/2025 6:04:58 AM PDT by ChicagoConservative27
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To: Uncle Lonny

Trump’s talking out his azz is his signature. His Jerk Personality requires it. Trump can do no wrong.Just ask him. He will tell you so.

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Well good morning troll. Just so you know, it makes me smile knowing Trump lives rent free in your head 24/7.

Gunna be a great day, don’t cha think?


24 posted on 04/09/2025 6:05:36 AM PDT by mlitefan (Long time lurker...)
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To: EliRoom8

Its not like these countries don’t see these statements....love the guy but man he has serious breaches of judgement at times.


25 posted on 04/09/2025 6:05:59 AM PDT by BK_in Central Texas
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To: aquila48

“I’m starting to regret my vote
This is asinine, insulting and unnecessary to the max!”

I am forced to wonder, how is it possible to be so stupid as to say that.


26 posted on 04/09/2025 6:06:57 AM PDT by odawg
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To: BK_in Central Texas
If you don't think the CCP monitors sites like this for public reactions to Trump then you are a fool. Loose lips....
27 posted on 04/09/2025 6:08:52 AM PDT by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn...)
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To: All

Trump is being Trump...He has never used “politispeak” and he won’t...he says just what he feels and he accomplishes more than any other president since Ronald Reagan...

he puts America back where we should be and that’s NOT meek and mild.....


28 posted on 04/09/2025 6:09:30 AM PDT by JBW1949 (I'm really PC.....Patriotically Correct)
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To: aquila48

I’m starting to regret my vote
This is asinine, insulting and unnecessary to the max!

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Happy you finally came to your senses. Voting for Kammy was foolish.


29 posted on 04/09/2025 6:11:03 AM PDT by mlitefan (Long time lurker...)
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To: odawg

I agree - how can Trump be so stupid as to say that


30 posted on 04/09/2025 6:12:52 AM PDT by aquila48 (Do not let them make you "care" ! Guilting you is how they. control you. )
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To: BK_in Central Texas

Its not like these countries don’t see these statements....love the guy but man he has serious breaches of judgement at times.

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Talk about someone with a breach of judgement....

Seriously, we had George Bush for 2 terms. How did that work out.

For craps sakes people, grow a spine already.


31 posted on 04/09/2025 6:13:53 AM PDT by mlitefan (Long time lurker...)
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To: aquila48

I agree - how can Trump be so stupid as to say that

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I see all the trolls got together to come dump on this thread.

You people are great entertainment. You actually think people don’t know what you are doing. How cute...


32 posted on 04/09/2025 6:15:21 AM PDT by mlitefan (Long time lurker...)
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To: BK_in Central Texas
"Its not like these countries don’t see these statements....love the guy but man he has serious breaches of judgement at times."

That's the point - other countries see POTUS's comments, but aren't privy to his communications with the other countries, unless additional public comments are made. So if you're a country who hasn't contacted POTUS to kiss his a$$, you are left wondering which of your competitor nations have, and stand to get a deal that's going to leave you in the dust.

33 posted on 04/09/2025 6:15:51 AM PDT by Joe 6-pack
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To: ChicagoConservative27

Brags???

It aint bragging when you can back it up


34 posted on 04/09/2025 6:20:26 AM PDT by NFHale (The Second Amendment - By Any Means Necessary.)
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To: ChicagoConservative27

Ross Perot, 33 years ago talked about “That Giant Sucking sound”.

I can’t hear it now.


35 posted on 04/09/2025 6:20:35 AM PDT by READINABLUESTATE (‘Never trust a man whose uncle was eaten by cannibals’)
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To: ChicagoConservative27

Trump — great on most issues — is getting puffed-up over this one. By continued “not-good-enough” talk. By imposing tariffs even on allied nations like Israel and India. Best to wait until the predicted surrender agreements from the rest of the world are actually signed.


36 posted on 04/09/2025 6:21:00 AM PDT by Socon-Econ (adi)
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To: Joe 6-pack

great point!! Instead all they see is little donny calling them names and saying bad words...


37 posted on 04/09/2025 6:24:01 AM PDT by sit-rep
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To: aquila48

Head on back to DU and be with “your” people...LOL


38 posted on 04/09/2025 6:24:08 AM PDT by JBW1949 (I'm really PC.....Patriotically Correct)
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To: EliRoom8

I want to see their puckered lips.


39 posted on 04/09/2025 6:27:19 AM PDT by Lisbon1940 (Don’t want to hurt no kangaroos )
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To: ChicagoConservative27

It has not worked out with what we have been doing for 40 years. Trade deficits are growing which is simply transfer of American wealth to other countries. National debt is growing, never will be able to pay off principle, which means paying growing interest every year, already at one Trillion every year.

Therefore it is time to try something else. Stop doing what we have been doing and expect different results. Fair trade deals sound fair to me. No pain no gain is still true.


40 posted on 04/09/2025 6:34:28 AM PDT by Bobbyvotes (I am in mid-80's and I am not gonna change my opinions.)
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