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- News18
'Where Did You Learn That?': Trump Trolled For Praising Liberian President's English
Donald Trump faced backlash after praising Liberian President Boakai for speaking "such good English". US President Donald Trump faced backlash on social media after he praised Liberian President Joseph Boakai for speaking 'such good English" during a meeting with African leaders at the White House- seemingly unaware that English is Liberia's official language. 'Where did you learn to speak so beautifully?" Donald Trump asked Joseph Boakai, adding, 'Where were you educated? Where? In Liberia? Well, that's very interesting. It's beautiful English. I have people at this table who can't speak nearly as well." Trump to the President of Liberia: 'Such good English. Where did you learn to speak so beautifully?"English is the official language of Liberia… — The Bulwark (@BulwarkOnline) July 9, 2025 Joseph Boakai, who was speaking at the event, made no visible reaction to Donald Trump's comments but the clip quickly went viral, triggering a wave of criticism on social media. 'Trump just praised the leader of Liberia for his English. 'Where did you learn to speak so beautifully?' FACT: English is the official language of Liberia. NATIONAL EMBARRASSMENT," wrote influencer Brian Krassenstein on X (formerly Twitter). 'Trump to Liberian President: Such beautiful English, where did you learn to speak English? English is the official language of Liberia. This is embarrassing," another user posted. 'Trump patronizingly asks the President of Liberia how he learned to speak English so beautifully. Trump, of course, has no idea that English is the official language of Liberia," added another. English has been Liberia's national language since the country's founding in the 19th century by freed American slaves. Its capital, Monrovia, is named after US President James Monroe, and the country's constitution was modeled after the US system. This isn't the first time Donald Trump's comments on African nations have sparked controversy. In 2018, during his first term, he referred to Haiti and several African countries as 'shithole nations" during a closed-door meeting. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from geopolitics to diplomacy and global trends. Stay informed with the latest world news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! view comments First Published: July 10, 2025, 03:07 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
The Hindu
39 minutes ago
- The Hindu
Trump tariffs goods from Brazil at 50%, citing ‘witch hunt' trial against Bolsonaro
President Donald Trump singled out Brazil for import taxes of 50% on Wednesday (July 9, 2025) for its treatment of its former President, Jair Bolsonaro, showing that personal grudges rather than simple economics were driving the U.S. leader's use of import taxes. The Brazilian real dove more than two percent against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday (July 9, 2025) after President Donald Trump threatened tariffs of 50% on the country's goods. Mr. Trump avoided his standard form letter with Brazil, specifically tying his tariffs to the trial of Bolsonaro, who is charged with trying to overturn his 2022 election loss. Mr. Trump has described Bolsonaro as a friend and hosted the former Brazilian president at his Mar-a-Lago resort when both were in power in 2020. 'This Trial should not be taking place,' Mr. Trump wrote in the letter posted on Truth Social. 'It is a Witch Hunt that should end IMMEDIATELY!' Mr. Trump also objected to Brazil's Supreme Court fining of social media companies such as X, saying the temporary blocking last year amounted to 'SECRET and UNLAWFUL Censorship Orders.' Mr. Trump said he is launching an investigation as a result under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, which applies to companies with trade practices that are deemed unfair to U.S. companies. The Brazil letter was a reminder that politics and personal relations with Mr. Trump matter just as much as any economic fundamentals. And while Mr. Trump has said the high tariff rates he's setting are based on trade imbalances, it was unclear by his Wednesday actions how the countries being targeted would help to reindustrialize America. Trump also sent letters on Wednesday (July 9, 2025) to the leaders of seven other nations. None of them — the Philippines, Brunei, Moldova, Algeria, Libya, Iraq and Sri Lanka — is a major industrial rival to the United States. Most economic analyses say the tariffs will worsen inflationary pressures and subtract from economic growth, but Mr. Trump has used the taxes as a way to assert the diplomatic and financial power of the U.S. on both rivals and allies. His administration is promising that the taxes on imports will lower trade imbalances, offset some of the cost of the tax cuts he signed into law on Friday and cause factory jobs to return to the United States.
Economic Times
44 minutes ago
- Economic Times
Trump's silent economic war on China: How he's cornering Xi Jinping one nation at a time
Donald Trump is reportedly broadening his trade war with China by imposing tariffs on Asian nations like Japan and South Korea. Simultaneously, deals are being pursued with countries including Indonesia and Thailand. This strategy aims to isolate China by restricting access to crucial Asian markets that bolster its export-driven economy. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Donald Trump Targeting Asia to Corner Beijing Setting the Tone with Vietnam and the UK Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Donald Trump Cracking Down on Transshipments More Asian Countries on Trump's Notice China's Growth Model Hinges on Exports Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads FAQs US president Donald Trump is quietly expanding his trade war with China by targeting the entire Asian region through a series of new tariff deals, as per a though the US reached a recent pact with Beijing, Trump is imposing fresh tariffs on countries like Japan and South Korea while pushing for agreements with Indonesia, Thailand, Cambodia, and others, according to The Telegraph successful, this strategy would trap Xi Jinping's China by cutting off key Asian markets that support Beijing's export-driven economy , as per the report. Economist at Capital Economics, Neil Shearing, pointed out that 'What we are witnessing is no passing trade war,' and added that, 'Rather, it is the manifestation of a deeper, more durable superpower rivalry between the world's two largest economies,' as quoted in The Telegraph READ: Billionaires ditch Nvidia for this AI stock that's soared 2,000% since 2023 Trump's earlier deals with the UK and Vietnam set the tone for his plan to weaken Beijing's trading power, according to the report. The UK agreement allows the White House to 'veto' Chinese investment in Britain, while the Vietnam deal cracks down on China's tactic of sending goods through Vietnam to avoid US tariffs, as per The Telegraph instance, Trump imposed a 40% tariff on 'transshipments', goods imported into Vietnam mostly from China, then exported to the US, which is double the 20% tariff on Vietnamese-made products. This sends a clear message to Hanoi that Vietnam is welcome to export to the US if it can cope with a 20% levy, Trump will come down on the country like a tonne of bricks if it replaces 'Made in Vietnam' stickers with 'Made in China,' as reported by The READ: Craving McDonald's snack wraps? They are back — with bold new flavors you need to try Trump is now threatening steep tariffs on Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and Cambodia if they don't make trade deals soon, with levies as high as 36% on some countries, as these measures are expected to further squeeze China's export reach, according to the was Trump's early candidate for this strategy because, since Trump first came to power in 2017, China's machinery and electrical goods shipments to Vietnam have increased from just 17% of its total exports to nearly half, as reported by The Telegraph. After Trump returned to the White House this year, Vietnam's imports of these goods from China rose by nearly a quarter, as per the READ: Linda Yaccarino resigns: What drove the X CEO to step down and what's her net worth? Xi's strategy is to keep China's economy increasing by at least 5% a year due to the exports to Asia, reported The Telegraph. Beijing increases its GDP by pumping subsidies and investments into manufacturing, as Chinese households simply don't spend enough to allow consumption to power the economy, as reported by The Telegraph.A senior research fellow at the think tank Chatham House, David Lubin explained that, 'Whenever Chinese domestic spending growth sags, export growth accelerates,' adding, 'And that's simply because Chinese companies can't sell stuff domestically, so they sell it abroad,' as quoted in the economic model has led to overcapacity and oversupply, which has forced businesses into damaging price wars, and if these companies are not able to export their surplus to Asia, supply gluts appear inevitable, as reported by The READ: New Mexico flooding: Emergency declared - track maps, road closures and all the details He's trying to block China from using Asian markets to fuel its export-heavy penalizing Vietnam with 40% tariffs if it helps China dodge US tariffs by re-exporting Chinese goods.
