Trump's gifted Boeing 747 was taken because of a $40 million tariff disagreement.

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A plane was stopped at an airport. It was a Boeing 747 given to Donald Trump. The person who gave it to him was from Qatar.

The plane was stopped because of money owed. It was about $40 million. This money was for bringing the plane into the United States.

New rules say you must pay for things from Qatar. This rule was made by Trump himself. Gifts are not free from this rule.

Trump is not happy about this. He thinks it is unfair and political. He blames the current government for this problem.

Trump used social media to talk about it. He said they are trying to steal from him. He wants this problem to stop right away.

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What type of plane was stopped at the airport?

It was a Boeing 747.

Why was the plane stopped?

It was stopped because of money owed, about $40 million.

How does Trump feel about the situation?

Trump is not happy about this and thinks it is unfair.

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