President Trump’s top economic adviser, Kevin Hassett, blasted critics spreading panic about tariffs, calling their claims “scaremongering” meant to undermine American workers. He slammed accusations that the president’s policies favor the rich, arguing tariffs are forcing foreign nations to finally play fair. Hassett emphasized that everyday Americans will see long-term benefits as jobs return and wages climb.
Stocks dipped briefly, but Hassett dismissed Wall Street’s “exaggerated” reaction, saying short-term chaos is worth fixing decades of bad trade deals. He accused wealthy elites and media allies of pushing fear to protect their globalist profits. Meanwhile, over 50 nations are scrambling to negotiate new agreements that put America first.
The administration insists tariffs are a necessary tool to reset trade imbalances that hollowed out U.S. factories. Critics like the Federal Reserve warn of inflation, but Hassett fired back that “real people care more about steady paychecks than stock tickers.” He highlighted record-low unemployment and rising blue-collar wages as proof Trump’s plan works.
Left-wing economists claim tariffs will spike consumer prices, but Hassett said any increases will be minor compared to the economic revival underway. He mocked “coastal elites” for crying about luxury imports while heartland factories roar back to life. The White House believes sacrificing cheap foreign goods is a small price for national prosperity.
Globalist leaders and corporate lobbyists are furious, but Hassett said their anger proves Trump is winning. For too long, foreign nations exploited American markets while locking out U.S. products. The president’s tariffs finally give America leverage to demand reciprocity.
Media doomcasting ignores the 86% of GDP thriving under Trump’s tax cuts and deregulation. Hassett urged critics to stop “irresponsible rhetoric” and trust the strategy. History will show this tough stance saved American industry from China’s greed and Europe’s arrogance.
Democrats and RINOs claim Trump is destabilizing markets, but Hassett said strong leaders don’t cave to short-term panic. The president’s focus is rebuilding middle-class wealth, not pleasing billionaires on Wall Street. True patriots understand sacrifice today ensures dominance tomorrow.
Hassett closed with a rallying cry: “This is about liberation from economic surrender.” Trump’s tariffs aren’t for the rich—they’re for the welder in Ohio, the farmer in Kansas, and every forgotten American who deserves a fair shot. The left’s fearmongering won’t stop this administration from delivering the golden age workers earned.