Donald Trump actually said...

"I think we can very well end up with a real trade deal where the tariffs wouldn't be necessary."

"I think there's a very good chance that in the case of these two friendly countries, I think we can very well end up with a real trade deal where the tariffs wouldn't be necessary."

"He tried; he was working hard. He earned whatever the hell they pay him over there."

"We can, we will."