Trump speaking

• Asked about tariffs and market response, Trump says ‘operation’ over, now it settles in

• Trump says he would consider deal where China approves TikTok sale in exchange for tariff relief

• Trump says open to tariff negotiations if other countries offer something phenomenal

• Trump, asked about firing of national security aides, says we sometimes let go of people we don’t like

• Trump confirms Russian envoy in US for talks

• Trump says he talked to Israel’s Netanyahu on Thursday; Israeli leader may visit US next week

• Trump says US close to TikTok deal, multiple investors involved

• Trump says Elon Musk can stay as long as he wants but may depart in a few months

• Trump says government efficiency work will continue after Musk departs

• Trump says he spoke to automaker executives on Thursday

• Trump says he thinks Iran wants direct talks

• Trump says he likes interest rates going down

Trump said the market response to tariffs was as expected. HIm and Nancy probably short the indices I guess.

This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at www.forexlive.com.