Washington: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday once again defended his tariff strategy, calling it the “most beautiful word.” He said other countries had been taking “advantage” of the US for “years and years,” but now “we’re treating them fairly.”

“I love tariffs. Most beautiful word… Tariff is my favourite word… We’re becoming rich as hell…,” said US President Donald Trump.

He said, “One of the first executive orders I signed upon taking office was to restore the principle of merit. That’s the most important word, other than the word tariff. I love tariffs. Most beautiful word, but I’m not allowed to say that anymore. Tariff is my favourite word. I love the word tariff. We’re becoming rich as hell. We have a big case in front of the Supreme Court, but I can’t imagine because this is

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