Biden Signs Order to Slap Major New Tariffs on Chinese Imports

President Joe Biden unveiled sweeping tariff hikes on a range of Chinese imports, in an election-year bid to bolster domestic manufacturing in critical industries.

The US president cast the move as a necessary action to protect US workers and businesses from companies that he accused of stealing, cheating and dumping underpriced goods into international markets.

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[garyesada]

He's not stupid. He is intentionally destroying us. The people clapping are stupid and he knows it.

[peterponcedeleon]

Prices are gonna go up even further now. Even create shortages. Government meddling in the economy, almost always backfires.

[-xt]

he signs what they put in front of him, looks lost as normal

[conservativerealist]

He's almost gone.biden isfinished.President Donald J. Trump will save our country in2024.MAGA.

[eugeneloop]

You're late to the party Sleepy Joe! Too little too late for me. Make America Great Again!

[grindkingsd]

I wish the cia would do something to help Americans for a change. They did such a great job of removing certain presidents, why stop now???

[WellSalt-Studio]

The American technology media Electrek published an article on the 12th saying that it is ironic that China is often accused of "not doing enough" to deal with climate change, but now the United States says they are "doing too much" in electric vehicles and solar energy.
In 2020, Biden proposed during the campaign: abide by the commitment of the 2020 'The Paris Agreement' (Climate Change Agreement) and reduce carbon emissions.
In 2020, Biden proposed in the National Security Strategy that the U.S. auto industry should enter "Industry 4.0" in order to mass-produce electric vehicles.
In 2021, Biden emphasized that by 2030, the United States will achieve the goal of more than 50% of new cars being electric vehicles.
In 2021, Biden signed the "Bipartisan Infrastructure Law", committing to provide US$7.5 billion in funding to build a nationwide electric vehicle charging network, and setting the goal of "building 500, 000 public charging piles by 2030." However, as of today, only 4 states in the United States have built and put into operation a total of 7 public charging stations and a total of 38 charging piles.
In 2024, Biden calls for higher tariffs to boycott Chinese electric vehicles.

"We're very explicitly subsidizing investments in these important strategic areas. We don't want to see massive Chinese subsidies that will just drive our firms out of business."--US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen May 2024
Translation: We'll support US industries with subsidies because it's strategic, but when others do it, it's unfair competition.

[jaimerios]

He should be signing a retirement home application

[jay-z]

They are clapping because he managed to draw a SMILEY FACE . . . ?

[jackiebond]

A great leader. They have to even tell him when to set and stand.

[jonaafr]

Sit, sign, stand up, turn right, walk !!!!

[happyhappy]

He had 8 years as VP and 4 years as Prez. Time to RETIRE now. The DEMENTIA is kicking in.

[ivorleak]

That question wasn’t rehearsed. 🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪

[Techdeck]

He’s like yay I did one thing in 4 years as president

[cheryljackson]

Geez... how sad. And pathetic. His staff fawning🤢🤮

[MuhammadHashimVerayamani]

I HIGHLY APPRECIATE YOU TO.LOVING FATHER PROUD OF YOU 💖💖💖💖❤️❤️💖💖💖💖💖

[Notoths]

He can't even leave the pen for someone else to use.

[michelledominique]

Didn’t Trump say he was going to impose tariffs on China if he was elected? 🧐

[luislopes]

Cordial Greetings!
American Nation.

President Joe Biden imposed major new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, advanced batteries, solar cells, steel, aluminum and medical equipment on Tuesday, as he pursues a strategy that is increasing friction between the world's two largest economies.

Best Regards!
Luís Van-Dúnem.

[kkhan]

Sleepy Joe 😴 🥱 😪 make sure you are signing the real deal and not your arrest warrant. 😊😊😊