Trump Confident in Negotiating Taiwan Security and Iran nuclear Deal, Calls China “Enterprising”
In a recent interview with Fox News, U.S. President Donald Trump expressed confidence in his ability to negotiate agreements with Beijing to prevent a potential invasion of Taiwan. The 78-year-old leader,known for his assertive foreign policy,described China as an “ambitious country” and Chinese leader Xi Jinping as a “very ambitious person.”
Trump emphasized the United States’ favorable position in curbing China’s expansion, stating, “I can do it because we have what they want. We have a bucket of gold.” He highlighted tariffs as a key tool in negotiations, asserting, “In the face of China, we have a very powerful force, that is, tariffs, and they don’t want to be levied high tariffs. I would rather not use thes means, but these methods are a powerful force for china.”
The U.S. President also criticized China’s military buildup, claiming, “China has made a lot of money from the United States, and they use this money to build an army.” Despite these tensions, trump revealed that his recent phone conversation with Xi Jinping was “friendly” and described it as a “very good dialog.” He also noted that they had “other interaction” prior to the call,reflecting on thier “good relationship” during his first term.
Turning to another pressing global issue, Trump expressed confidence in preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. He described Iran as a “entirely different matter,” labeling it a “religious agreement, which is very dangerous.” While he declined to comment on whether he supported military strikes against Iran’s nuclear facilities, Trump insisted that Iran ”could not” possess nuclear weapons.
Trump claimed he could finalize an agreement with Iran in less than a week, ensuring the country would “never get nuclear weapons.” He stressed the importance of rigorous verification, stating, ”If you reach an agreement, there are some ways to ensure that it is everything… you must check it 10 times.” He warned of the broader implications, saying, “If they get one, then others will follow up, and the whole thing will messed up.”
Key Points at a Glance
| Topic | Details |
|——————–|—————————————————————————–|
| China-Taiwan | Trump confident in negotiating to prevent Taiwan invasion; tariffs as leverage. |
| Xi Jinping | Described as “very ambitious”; recent “friendly” phone call with Trump. |
| Iran Nuclear Deal | Trump aims to finalize agreement to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. |
| Tariffs | Highlighted as a “powerful force” in U.S.-china negotiations. |
trump’s remarks underscore his continued focus on leveraging economic and diplomatic tools to address global security challenges. As tensions persist in both the Indo-Pacific and the Middle East,his approach to negotiations remains a cornerstone of his foreign policy strategy.
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