The White House recently threw its press secretary Karoline Leavitt’s surprising birthday bash, and one present could break the pressure of “buy-American” Donald Trump.
He spent years and repeatedly urged the Americans to avoid foreign goods in favor of domestic products. But when his press secretary fired candles this week, it wasn’t just a decorative part that attracted the eye – one gift looked unmistakably French – Louis Vuitton handbag.
Trump’s tariff anger waged a global trade war after the sweat continued to slap tariffs for imports from long -term allies in an effort to tilt trade in favor of American societies. Louis Vuitton – as the name suggests – is not on the “buy American” list.
Karoline Leitt’s birthday gift
On Thursday, Karoline Leavitt, who turns 28 this Sunday, entered a room full of balloons and several gifts organized on a chair. Among a few gifts, one seemed to be a gift bag from the French brand Louis Vuitton-Safely recognizable its saffron paper and dark blue handles, mentioned the news of the Daily Beast.
In a video shared on Instagram, Trump Margo Martin, LaVitt, enters the room decorated with balloons and gifts and blush when employees are served “happy birthday”. She laughs and exclaimed, “That’s as embarrassing,” as a crowd for health.
The impact of Trump’s tariffs on Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton, a luxury brand is owned by LVMH, the French conglomerate of luxury goods based in Paris and chaired by French billionaire Bernard Arnault, who is also a long -time friend Donald Trump.
According to reports, Louis Vuitton was not spared by Trump’s tax from goods from the European Union. After placing the US rate of 15 % of the basic customs rate, the French brand raised the price of one of the most popular handbags in the US, Daily Beast reported.
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