“They seek to harm us.”
— Howard Lutnick
January 29, 2025 • Lutnick describing his view of China's economic and technological competition with the United States.
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“They seek to harm us.”
“No one has protected America the way Donald Trump has protected America.”
“These policies produce revenues.”
“I'm happy to tell you it is off.”
“They have figured out ways to get around it.”
“We need to bring manufacturing back to America.”
“It is going to be a big change.”
“Let's say Social Security didn't send out their checks this month.”
“They want to avoid the tariffs.”
“It's going to be automated.”
“She wouldn't call and complain.”
“When America shines brightly, the world shines.”
“She just wouldn't.”
“My way of thinking... is country by country, macro.”
“You need to reset the power of the United States of America.”
“Unless they're willing to open their market, they're going to pay a tariff.”
“There's going to be electricians.”
“Build greatness in America.”
“They are acting swiftly.”
“It is so fun to work for him.”