Why Is 'Trump Chickened Out' Trending On Chinese Social Media? Viral Trend Explained

President Donald Trump triggered a viral reaction on Chinese social media after saying US tariffs on Chinese goods “will come down substantially.” The comment, viewed as a retreat from his tough trade stance, led to the hashtag “Trump chickened out” trending on Weibo, with over 150 million views.

US President Donald Trump sparked a viral frenzy on Chinese social media after stating that US tariffs on Chinese goods “will come down substantially.” His comments, seen as a rhetorical climbdown after months of tariff hikes and combative rhetoric, quickly became the focus of online commentary, with the hashtag “Trump chickened out” trending on Weibo, China’s equivalent of Twitter. The tag attracted over 150 million views, making it the platform’s top topic.

Speaking at a White House press event on Tuesday, Trump addressed the 145% tariffs that had been imposed on Chinese imports during the ongoing trade war, saying, “145% is very high and it won’t be that high. It’ll come down substantially. But it won’t be zero.

” This marked a notable shift from the administration’s previous hardline posture, which had seen repeated rounds of tit-for-tat tariffs and soaring tensions between the two countries. This story will be updated with more details. Get Latest News Live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from US Buzz, World and around the world.

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