Trump defends reversal on China's ZTE

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Last edited Tue May 15, 2018, 05:53 PM - Edit history (1)

Source: CBS



CBS/AP May 15, 2018, 8:57 AM



WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump on Monday defended his efforts to help a Chinese telecommunications company that violated U.S. sanctions "get back into business, fast," despite criticism from Democrats and Republicans that the company poses a national security risk.



Mr. Trump over the weekend unexpectedly tweeted that he and Chinese President Xi Jinping were "working together" to give ZTE "a way to get back into business, fast," saying too many jobs in China were at stake after the U.S. government cut off access to its American suppliers.

The surprising overture to China marked a dramatic departure from Mr. Trump's rhetoric during the campaign, when he said he would no longer allow China to "rape our country" and steal U.S. jobs.

The U.S. Commerce Department last month blocked ZTE, a major supplier of telecom networks and smartphones based in southern China, from importing American components for seven years. The U.S. accused ZTE of misleading American regulators over sanctions against North Korea and Iran.

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Read more: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-defends-reversal-on-chinas-zte/

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This is trumps Reason:

Link to tweet

Link to tweet

Link to tweet

[Corgigal]

1. FBI might need

to raid the White House now. That would be something to see.

[Achilleaze]

2. republicans steadily weakening America, undermining our security

Why does republican Comrade Casino* feel the need to piss on America's security?

* aka republican Draft-Dodger-in-Chief

[forgotmylogin]

12. Yeah, he's worried about *their* jobs.

[Achilleaze]

3. China Contributes $500 Million to Trump-linked Project

China Contributes $500 Million to Trump-linked Project in Indonesia

Source: National Review

"The project will include a number of Trump-branded hotels, a golf course, and a residence. While the $500 million loan will not be directly allocated to any of the Trump-branded features, Beijing’s contribution of half the project’s total operating budget ensures the success of the broader theme-park venture.

The Trump properties are considered flagship elements of the theme park, according to MNC marketing materials, and internal documents obtained by Agency France-Presse show Trump’s sons have been directly involved in its planning.

Though negotiations began prior to Trump’s election and his pledge to cease engaging in new business dealings with foreign governments, the project raises questions about the extent to which the Trump organization is dependent on Beijing amid contentious trade negotiations with the U.S."


Read more: https://www.nationalreview.com/news/china-contributing-500-million-trump-linked-project-indonesia/

[NCjack]

5. Yeah, this is the reason for Trump's reversal -- the Chinese bought him off. He

is now bold enough to do his deals in the open bright sunshine. Even the semi-blind and deaf McConnell and Ryan have no problem seeing and hearing the transactions. Most crooked and treasonous administration ever.

[CrispyQ]

7. Worst GOP controlled Congress in history of the US.

[Achilleaze]

8. Not a peep of protest out of the "morally and ethically superior" repukes

what a sick joke their pretense of "moral superiority" is...the only religion they really follow is greed.

[knightmaar]

4. " ... my personal relationship with President Xi."

I think that is the only thing that really matters to Trump.

He cares about who is buttering him up, making him fancy reception parties and acting relentlessly loyal. (And giving him money)

[FSogol]

6. Trumpy's "per$onal relation$hip with Pre$ident $$Xi$$$."

[riversedge]

9. Something has to give on Trump and his businesses while in office. I just

do not know what since the Repugs are in charge.

[askyagerz]

11. This is a really big

"What if Obama would have done that?" moment.

[pangaia]

13. ".... and my personal relationship with President Xi."

[DallasNE]

14. This Is A 3-Way "Win"

It benefits China, Trump and North Korea.

ZTE will again be suppliers to North Korea, breaking an important leg in the sanctions against North Korea. But this is only the tip of the iceberg on the goodies North Korea will receive in the summit with Trump. The final tab paid for by America will be huge.

[riversedge]

15. edit to add correct link.