Washington [US], November 18 (ANI): US President Donald Trump said he developed a hoarse voice after what he described as a heated exchange with representatives of a foreign nation that, according to him, attempted to alter an existing trade agreement.
Trump’s noticeably raspy voice drew attention during a meeting with the White House task force on the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Monday (local time), where a reporter asked whether he was feeling well. Trump responded, “I feel great. I was shouting at people because they were stupid about something having to do with trade and a country, and I straightened it out, but I blew my stack at these people.”
When asked to identify the country involved, Trump declined to provide specifics. “A country wanted to try and renegotiate the terms of their trade deal,” he said. “And I wasn’t happy about it.” Pressed further, he replied, “Why would I say that to you?”
The United States has engaged in trade discussions in recent months with Japan, Cambodia, Malaysia, and Indonesia. Trump also held talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea in October, during which both sides reported progress in ongoing trade negotiations.
During those discussions, Trump said China agreed to help the United States address the fentanyl crisis. In return, he committed to reducing tariffs on Chinese imports by 10 percent, lowering the rate from 57 percent to 47 percent.
Trump added that he decided not to impose an additional 100 percent tariff on Chinese products that had been set to take effect on November 1, following China’s decision to delay its planned export restrictions on rare-earth magnets by one year.
After meeting Xi, Trump expressed confidence about reaching broader trade terms in the near future. “Zero to 10, with 10 being the best, I’d say the meeting was a 12,” he said. “A lot of decisions were made … and we’ve come to a conclusion on very many important points.”
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