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This isn't a trade war, but a balancing of our economy with countries that have taken advantage of us for decades, getting rich over the backs of American workers. Unfair trade deals have caused the loss of manufacturing jobs, with production moving overseas and then being sold back to the U.S. Countries need access to the U.S. economy, the largest and greatest in the world, but it's costing manufacturing jobs. It is time for someone to stand up, and President Trump is applauded for being the first president to stand up and address this. It's about the future of America's economy. Trade deficits have increased year after year, and President Trump is finally doing something about it.

I claim to be the chosen one, stating that China has made $500 billion by ripping off the United States through intellectual property theft and other means. I believe someone had to take action, so I am taking on China in trade. And the good news is, we are winning.

Today marks the transfer of power from Washington D.C. back to the people. For too long, a small group has reaped the rewards while the people bore the cost. This changes now, as this is the people's moment and country. January 20, 2017, will be remembered as the day the people became the rulers of this nation again. For decades, foreign industry was enriched at the expense of American industry, and America's wealth dissipated. From this day forward, every decision will benefit American workers and families, protecting borders and bringing back jobs, borders, wealth, and dreams. The nation will rebuild with American hands, following the rules to buy American and hire American. The U.S. will seek friendship but prioritize its own interests, uniting against radical Islamic terrorism. There should be no fear, as the military, law enforcement, and God will protect the nation. A new national pride will stir, lifting sights and healing divisions, remembering that all bleed the same red blood of patriots. Together, the U.S. will become strong, wealthy, proud, safe, and great again.

At the start of the 20th century, America was the richest country. We used tariffs to defend our workers from unfair trade policies and had no income tax. Foreign companies paid to sell to America. Now, we have the Internal Revenue Service, charging us internally. Politicians who can't manage money keep taking more from us. Donald Trump plans to fix this by creating the External Revenue Service. Foreign companies will pay to sell to the U.S. If they want to compete with American workers, we shouldn't tax our own people. This will ensure that no bureaucrat will cut your benefits.

Do it. The tariffs are said to be bringing in a lot of additional revenue, which, the speaker states, is being used to give tax relief to the American people and make it easier for average Americans to get by. So

"Tariffs are vital to the success of this country." "They could possibly replace federal income tax." "From 1850 to 1913, in the 1887, it's about 1887, they had the Great National Tariff Act." "And then in 1929, you had the depression." "They ended them in 1913. How did that work out? And then we went to the income tax." "I settled seven different wars. One going thirty one years, one go look at the Congo and Rwanda." "Thirty one years, ten million people dead. I got it settled." "We have trillions of dollars coming into our country." "If we didn't have tariffs, we would be a very poor nation, and we would be taken advantage of by every other nation in the world."

India has been a high tariff nation, making it difficult to sell into their market due to strong trade barriers. We're now moving to a reciprocal system; whatever tariffs India imposes, we will match. Previously, during my first term, we had the strongest economy ever, but I held off on reciprocal tariffs due to global suffering caused by COVID. Now, after decades of abuse, it's time to implement this fairness mechanism with many nations, not just India. The European Union is very difficult, and China was terrible until we started collecting hundreds of billions of dollars from them. I discussed India's high tariffs in the first term but couldn't get concessions. So, we're simply matching their tariffs, which is fair to the United States and, I believe, fair to India as well.

Joe Biden has run up record trade deficits, costing the country jobs and trillions of dollars. To address this, I will pass the Trump Reciprocal Trade Act, which imposes the same tariffs on countries that impose tariffs on us. They can either eliminate their tariffs or pay us billions of dollars. This will benefit farmers, manufacturers, and the middle class, and reduce our dependence on China. We have been disrespected on trade for too long, but that ends now with the Trump Reciprocal Trade Act.

I exposed the corruption in the swamp, which no one else could have done. Despite the fake news and the bad things happening, I caught them all. And as a result, we now have the best economy with record-breaking job numbers for African American, Asian American, and Hispanic communities.

The president promising the new tariffs will help make America richer than ever. We have a country that is, gonna be very rich. It's, a country that we're very proud of, but it's gonna be very rich. And money is coming in. Last Last month, the treasury department saying it's collected nearly $30,000,000,000 from tariffs, a 242% increase from last July. That's money paid by American companies that import the goods. The White House also sees tariffs as a key tool to bring back American manufacturing. We wanna get rid of these big deficits that we have with countries that have created these big surpluses and they, gutted gutted our manufacturing base base Right. And have been terrible for American workers.

The White House is pursuing both long-term tariff revenue and trade deals. The administration has 18 important trading relationships and will be speaking to those partners. President Trump believes tariff revenue could provide income tax relief, potentially in the upcoming tax bill. He campaigned on no tax on tips, Social Security, and overtime, while restoring interest deductibility for American-made autos. Tariff income could be used for tax relief on those items. The speaker believes tariffs will bring back American manufacturing and generate substantial revenues, suggesting a significant role for tariff revenue in US fiscal policy.

Tomorrow, February 1st, President Trump will implement tariffs in response to the illegal fentanyl crisis. A 25% tariff will be imposed on Mexico and Canada, and a 10% tariff on China. These measures are aimed at addressing the distribution of fentanyl, which has resulted in the deaths of millions of Americans. This action reflects the president's commitment to his promises.

One hundred days ago, President Trump promised to deliver the America First agenda. Since then, there has been swift and decisive action from the president. The first hundred days have included a secure border, safer communities, strength on the world stage, historic investments in American manufacturing, a return to common sense, and a more efficient, effective government. The American people have given the president, the House, and the Senate a sweeping mandate for bold change. America is back.

Tariffs are a key part of economic independence and were the main source of US government revenue before 1913, allowing the country to fund itself without income tax. Tariffs protect American workers and industries from being undercut by lower-cost foreign goods, allowing American businesses to compete. Levying tariffs maintains jobs and encourages domestic production, which is crucial for national security and prosperity. Tariffs help the U.S. negotiate better trade deals by pushing other countries to lower their trade barriers. Globalists, corrupt politicians, and crooked elites oppose tariffs because they benefit from cheap labor and lax regulations abroad. Tariffs value American workers, consumers, and the nation. The U.S. needs tariffs, not taxes, to put America first and begin a new golden age.

The White House is pursuing both long-term tariff revenue and trade deals. The administration has initiated a process involving 18 important trading relationships, engaging with these partners in the coming weeks. President Trump envisions tariff revenue potentially providing income tax relief, which could be included in the upcoming tax bill. Trump campaigned on eliminating taxes on tips, Social Security, and overtime, while restoring interest deductibility for American-made autos. Tariff income could be used for immediate tax relief in these areas. The administration believes tariffs can revive American manufacturing and generate significant revenues.

Of course big business and Wall Street hate Trump's tariffs; they've been decimating American manufacturing for decades. These tariffs are helping to reverse that trend. We've seen companies like Milwaukee Tool, which sounds American but is owned by the Chinese Communist Party, compete against American companies. That's why we need tariffs to protect companies that actually want to manufacture in the United States. Don't believe the lies you read; polls show Americans overwhelmingly support tariffs.

This is declared as a declaration of economic independence and liberation day. Foreign leaders have stolen jobs, ransacked factories, and torn apart the American dream for over 50 years, but this will end now by putting America First. An executive order will institute reciprocal tariffs on countries worldwide to supercharge the domestic industrial base, pry open foreign markets, and break down foreign trade barriers. More domestic production will mean stronger competition and lower prices. From this day on, America will produce the cars, ships, airplanes, minerals, and medicines it needs. The future will be built with American hands and heart, ushering in a golden age.

I have paid tariffs. Revenues will stay here, and wages will increase. Our country will become wealthy again. I find it insulting that you are testing my economic knowledge and questioning the president's decisions. I regret giving the Associated Press a question. Mary, you can go ahead.

US Business Leaders are begging to meet with the president because he is a negotiator making good deals for the American worker. The president discussed the need for steel and aluminum tariffs in his speech in Pennsylvania. According to someone backstage at the speech, the tariffs are the greatest thing to happen for the Pittsburgh community in sixty years. The president is delivering on his promises to bolster the steel and aluminum industries and protect those jobs. If not for this president, that steel plant in Pittsburgh would have closed and the president saved that company, those jobs, and that community.

I'm meeting with the premier of Ontario to level set, especially with Canada in flux. We'll wait for their new Prime Minister before negotiating. We're lowering the temperature; you can't push around President Trump, the world's most capable leader. He wants to focus on national security, bringing back steel, aluminum, autos, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals to America. We need a strong domestic capability, including copper. Inflation comes from government overspending, not tariffs. Tariffs encourage buying American. Domestic steel production needs to increase. We're stopping other countries from dumping steel and aluminum. America has had the lowest tariffs for too long. It's time for balanced trade and to unleash our economy. I'm helping President Trump execute his policies. We're a great team focused on bringing manufacturing back to America.

The president wants to impose tariffs on foreign importers to bring investment and jobs back to the U.S. Businesses can avoid tariffs by building and investing more in America and raising wages for American workers. The administration aims to lower inflation, ensure government services, and force businesses to invest in American workers. Inducing businesses to invest in American workers and reshoring supply chains will strengthen the economy long-term. The COVID crisis showed the U.S. can't rely on China for critical supplies. The president is changing a bipartisan consensus that has harmed American workers. Investing in the U.S. will be rewarded with lower taxes, regulations, and energy costs. The European Union has been tough on American workers by imposing tariffs. The president is defending the American worker and fighting back against unfairness. The U.S. has a $1 trillion trade deficit and will no longer allow Americans to go into debt to buy foreign-made goods.

The speaker states they are in dialogue with the prime minister and believes he is happy with how they treated them with tariffs. The speaker addresses foreign leaders, urging them to terminate their tariffs, drop barriers, and stop manipulating currencies, which they claim is devastating. They request these leaders buy tens of billions of dollars of American goods. The speaker asserts tariffs protect the country from economic harm and will lead to unprecedented growth, adding that this growth has already started.

This week has been incredibly productive. I attended the Super Bowl, the first sitting president to do so, and declared February 9 Gulf of America Day. I signed an executive order reversing the ban on plastic straws and secured the release of Mark Fogel from Russian captivity; this brings the total number of hostages freed to 11 in just four weeks. To protect American industries, I've implemented a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports and introduced the Fair and Reciprocal Tariff Plan. I've also established the Make America Healthy Again Commission, ended COVID vaccine mandates in schools, and created the National Energy Dominance Council. We're committed to unleashing American energy.

President-elect Trump is taking decisive action against China, Mexico, and Canada, announcing a 25% tariff on imports from these countries. He plans to sign the order immediately after his inauguration. The message is clear: to avoid tariffs, these countries must stop allowing illegal immigration and the influx of fentanyl and criminals into the U.S. Trump emphasizes that if Canada and Mexico want to avoid tariffs, they need to take responsibility for their borders. He believes that imposing tariffs is essential for protecting American jobs and that this marks a significant shift in policy, signaling a new approach to international trade and border security.