Donald Trump said "tariffs are necessary to erase the trade deficit, make the U.S. more competitive and energize the U.S. manufacturing sector." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

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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