Incoming National Security Adviser John Bolton praised President Trump’s $60 billion in tariffs on China, calling them “a little shock therapy” to get the country to promote fair trade.

Bolton will replace current security adviser Gen. H.R. McMaster in April. Bolton defended the tariffs the president announced on Thursday and sparked turmoil on the stock market.

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