‘2 dolls not 30’: Donald Trump defends China tariff woes with 'toy math'

US President Donald Trump has acknowledged that his aggressive tariff policies may lead to fewer and more expensive consumer goods in the United States, suggesting that American children might have "two dolls instead of 30." Despite a 0.3% contraction in the U.S. economy during the first quarter of 2025, Trump insists that China will suffer more from the ongoing trade war. Critics argue that his tariffs are causing economic instability, with rising inflation and fears of a potential recession looming.