White House warns against tariff retaliation, says Trump ‘has a spine of steel’

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt made it clear on Tuesday that President Donald Trump is ready to negotiate with all countries regarding the latest U.S. tariffs. She emphasized that “all options are on the table for each country,” but issued a strong warning to those who choose to retaliate, stating that President Trump “has a spine of steel and he will not break.”

Following Trump’s announcement of “Liberation Day” tariffs, Leavitt revealed that 70 countries have already initiated talks with the president to start negotiations. However, she criticized countries like China for retaliating and imposing 34% tariffs on U.S. imports, calling it a mistake. Leavitt highlighted Trump’s commitment to ensuring that trade deals are beneficial for American workers and manufacturing, as well as addressing trade deficits with other nations.

In a recent interview with Fox News, Leavitt mentioned that Trump is focused on securing tailor-made deals that prioritize American interests. She stressed that countries are eager to reform their unfair trade practices and open their markets to the U.S. due to their respect for President Trump and the power of the American market. Leavitt emphasized that past administrations allowed other countries to impose tariffs on American products and create barriers to American industry, but President Trump is putting an end to this practice.

Leavitt reiterated Trump’s message to countries worldwide, urging them to present their best offers for negotiation. She emphasized that deals will only be accepted if they benefit American workers and address the nation’s trade deficits. Leavitt emphasized that the U.S. holds significant leverage in trade negotiations and that President Trump is determined to use this leverage to benefit the American people.

The article was written by Greg Norman, a reporter at Fox News Digital.