Donald Trump: “Tariffs are necessary to erase the trade deficit, make the U.S. more…”

On the recordMay 28, 2025

Tariffs are necessary to erase the trade deficit, make the U.S. more competitive and energize the U.S. manufacturing sector.

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Trump defends tariffs as essential for improving U.S. trade and manufacturing.

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