中國的最新行動明確顯示，它決心把美國置於永久性的不公平劣勢。這一劣勢反映在3760億美元的龐大貿易逆差中。這是不可接受的。必須採取進一步行動來鼓勵中國改變不公平的貿易做法，對美國貨物開放市場，並接受更為平衡的美中貿易關係。
Therefore, today, I directed the United States Trade Representative to identify $200 billion worth of Chinese goods for additional tariffs at a rate of 10 percent. After the legal process is complete, these tariffs will go into effect if China refuses to change its practices, and also if it insists on going forward with the new tariffs that it has recently announced. If China increases its tariffs yet again, we will meet that action by pursuing additional tariffs on another $200 billion of goods. The trade relationship between the United States and China must be much more equitable.
因此，我今天指示美國貿易代表找出2千億美元的中國貨物，加徵10%的關稅。這一法律程序完成之後，如果中國拒絕改變做法，並堅持實施最近宣布的對美國產品加徵關稅的決定，對中國的這些關稅就會生效。如果中國再一次加徵關稅，做為回應，我們將對另外2千億美元的中國貨物加徵關稅。美國和中國的貿易關係必須要比現在公平得多。
I have an excellent relationship with President Xi, and we will continue working together on many issues. But the United States will no longer be taken advantage of on trade by China and other countries in the world.
我與習主席的關係非常好，我們也會繼續在許多問題上合作。但是，美國絕不可以在貿易上再被中國和世界上其他國家佔便宜了。
We will continue using all available tools to create a better and fairer trading system for all Americans.
我們將繼續利用一切可以利用的措施為所有美國人打造出更好、更公平的貿易體系。
