Joking about tariffs: After the beef deal was signed, @POTUS returned to the lectern to announce slapping 25% tariffs on all Mercedes-Benz and BMWs exported to the US. "I’m only kidding," he quickly said, noting the EU officials "started to get a little bit worried." pic.twitter.com/IpHysLV5oF

— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) August 2, 2019