United States President Donald Trump issued a strong warning on Wednesday, stating that the United States will unilaterally impose tariffs if current trade negotiations with other nations, particularly China, do not result in satisfactory agreements. Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump emphasized that time is running out and the U.S. is prepared to act decisively if talks fall apart.

'If we don't make a deal, which is possible, we're gonna just set the price,' Trump said. He added that foreign nations, including China, still want to maintain trade relationships with the U.S. but must agree to terms that the administration considers 'fair.'

According to Trump, a final decision will be made in the next two to three weeks. He reiterated that the administration is seeking equitable trade arrangements and will no longer tolerate what he described as 'rip-off' deals that disadvantage American workers and businesses.

'We’re not going to get ripped off anymore,' he declared. 'We’ve been losing hundreds of billions of dollars for years in bad trade deals. That’s going to end.'

The warning comes amid heightened tensions in global trade policy, as Washington seeks to renegotiate existing agreements and strengthen domestic industry through protective measures. Trump’s remarks suggest a tightening stance and an effort to pressure trading partners into swift compliance with U.S. demands.

While no countries were explicitly named beyond China, the broader implications hint at a more aggressive trade approach that could affect relations with multiple global partners. Analysts are watching closely to see how foreign governments respond and whether this strategy will bring countries to the negotiating table or escalate trade conflicts further.