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Kevin O'Leary Urges 400% Tariffs on Chinese Imports to Address Unfair Trade Practices

The 'Shark Tank' star criticizes President Trump's current 125% tariff as insufficient and calls for aggressive measures to force China into compliance with international trade rules.

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Overview

  • Kevin O'Leary is advocating for a 400% tariff on Chinese goods, arguing that this is necessary to compel China to negotiate a fair trade deal.
  • O'Leary criticized the current 125% tariff imposed by President Trump, stating it fails to address China's alleged long-standing unfair trade practices.
  • He accuses China of intellectual property theft and violating World Trade Organization rules for decades, harming U.S. businesses and global trade fairness.
  • President Trump recently raised tariffs on Chinese imports to 125% while reducing tariffs for 75 other countries willing to negotiate with the U.S.
  • O'Leary's proposal aims to pressure Chinese President Xi Jinping into taking significant action to level the economic playing field.