Trump threatens more tariffs on China as global markets plunge

Asked Monday if he would consider a pause on his widespread tariffs, Trump said, “We’re not looking at that.” The U.S. president said he was open to negotiations “if we can make a really fair deal and a good deal for the United States.” Trump added that it’s possible to have both negotiated settlements with other countries and permanent tariffs. The White House also said Monday that Trump would veto a Senate bill that would mandate congressional approval for new tariffs, a bet that the critical mass of Republican lawmakers will loyally back him despite the economic and political risks. But when asked if he would remove the tariffs, Trump said “maybe not” because of the aid that the United States provides to Israel.