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Donald Trump
@donaldtrump· Republican · FL· Jul 9, 2025

A minimum of seven tariff notices will be sent out to American trade partners Wednesday morning.

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Donald Trump
@donaldtrump· Republican · FL· Jul 9, 2025

Please understand that the 50% number is far less than what is needed to have the Level Playing Field we must have with your Country.

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Donald Trump
@donaldtrump· Republican · FL· Jul 9, 2025

Unsustainable Trade Deficits against the United States

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Donald Trump
@donaldtrump· Republican · FL· Jul 9, 2025

The way Brazil has treated former President Bolsonaro ... is an international disgrace.

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Donald Trump
@donaldtrump· Republican · FL· Jul 9, 2025

Defensive weapons, primarily, but they’re getting hit very, very hard.

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Donald Trump
@donaldtrump· Republican · FL· Jul 9, 2025

We’re going to send some more weapons (to Ukraine).

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Donald Trump
@donaldtrump· Republican · FL· Jul 9, 2025

He’s very nice all of the time, but it turns out to be meaningless.

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Donald Trump
@donaldtrump· Republican · FL· Jul 9, 2025

We get a lot of bullsh*t thrown at us by Putin, if you want to know the truth.

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Donald Trump
@donaldtrump· Republican · FL· Jul 9, 2025

THIS IS, AFTER ALL, OUR GOLDEN AGE!

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Donald Trump
@donaldtrump· Republican · FL· Jul 9, 2025

Copper is the second most used material by the Department of Defense! Why did our foolish (and SLEEPY!) 'Leaders' decimate this important Industry?

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Donald Trump
@donaldtrump· Republican · FL· Jul 9, 2025

I am announcing a 50% TARIFF on Copper, effective August 1, 2025, after receiving a robust NATIONAL SECURITY ASSESSMENT.

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Donald Trump
@donaldtrump· Republican · FL· Jul 9, 2025

If they're a member of BRICS, they are going to have to pay a 10% tariff, just for that one thing—and they won't be a member long.

commondreams.org
Donald Trump
@donaldtrump· Republican · FL· Jul 9, 2025

Due in part to Brazil's insidious attacks on Free Elections, and the fundamental Free Speech Rights of Americans... starting on August 1, 2025, we will charge Brazil a Tariff of 50%.

commondreams.org
Donald Trump
@donaldtrump· Republican · FL· Jul 9, 2025

The way Brazil has treated former President Bolsonaro, a Highly Respected Leader throughout the World during his Term, including by the United States, is an international disgrace. This Trial should not be taking place. It is a Witch Hunt…

commondreams.org
Donald Trump
@donaldtrump· Republican · FL· Jul 9, 2025

Harvard's been very bad. Totally antisemitic.

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Donald Trump
@donaldtrump· Republican · FL· Jul 9, 2025

They are very dishonest people.

cnn.com
Donald Trump
@donaldtrump· Republican · FL· Jul 9, 2025

We’re not hard-line, but it’s about time the United States of America started collecting money from countries that were ripping us off – ripping us off – and laughing behind our back at how stupid we were.

cnn.com
Donald Trump
@donaldtrump· Republican · FL· Jul 9, 2025

I’ll make a peace deal in the first few days. It’ll be really easy.

democracynow.org
Donald Trump
@donaldtrump· Republican · FL· Jul 9, 2025

We get a lot of bull [bleep] thrown at us by Putin, if you want to know the truth. He’s very nice all the time, but it turns out to be meaningless.

democracynow.org
Donald Trump
@donaldtrump· Republican · FL· Jul 9, 2025

As president, you have the power. If I go into the State Department or Department of Commerce or Treasury, if I see anything that I like, I’m allowed to take it.

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Donald Trump
@donaldtrump· Republican · FL· Jul 9, 2025

I’m not happy with Putin … because he’s killing a lot of people … and it’s now up to 7,000 a week.

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