Donald Trump actually said...

"Copper is necessary for Semiconductors, Aircraft, Ships, Ammunition, Data Centers, Lithium-ion Batteries, Radar Systems, Missile Defense Systems, and even, Hypersonic Weapons, of which we are building..."

"We want to wean off of FEMA, and we want to bring it down to the state level."

"Due in part to Brazil's insidious attacks on Free Elections, and the fundamental Free Speech Rights of Americans... starting on August 1, 2025, we will charge Brazil a Tariff of 50%."

"a very standard thing to do."