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President Trump’s new tariff plan is a bold move to rescue America’s economy from decades of decline. On Air Force One, Trump defended his reciprocal tariffs as a necessary step to protect American workers and industries. The Five’s Jesse Watters praised the policy, arguing that free-trade deals have hollowed out the middle class while enriching global elites.
Watters highlighted how Trump’s tariffs are part of a broader strategy to revive U.S. manufacturing. Tax cuts, deregulation, and cheaper energy are working alongside tariffs to bring jobs back. For too long, he said, Washington’s policies favored corporations over everyday Americans. The result? Stagnant wages for workers and soaring profits for executives.
The tariffs target countries like China and the EU, which have long exploited U.S. openness. China now faces a 54% tariff on exports to America, a direct response to its unfair trade practices. European leaders threatened retaliation, but Trump isn’t backing down. “We’re done bankrolling allies who undercut us,” one adviser said.
Critics claim tariffs will raise prices, but Watters fired back: “The same people crying about tariffs oversaw the middle class’s collapse.” For 40 years, both parties let factories close and jobs flee overseas. Trump’s plan flips the script by putting America first.
The president’s message is clear: America won’t be held hostage by foreign nations. Reciprocal tariffs force trading partners to negotiate fairly. Already, companies are relocating production to avoid steep import taxes. Pharmaceutical and auto industries are reopening shuttered plants, creating thousands of jobs.
China and Europe called the tariffs “protectionist,” but their outrage rings hollow. They’ve long shielded their markets while demanding U.S. markets stay open. Trump’s policy finally calls their bluff. Australia’s prime minister admitted the old system was rigged against America.
Blue-collar voters see tariffs as a lifeline. One steelworker said, “This is the first time in years I feel hopeful.” Manufacturing hubs in the Midwest are buzzing with new investments. Watters called it a “main street miracle” after years of neglect.
Trump’s tariffs aren’t just about trade—they’re about reclaiming national pride. As factories hum and paychecks grow, the policy proves that strength beats surrender. The establishment hates it, but for millions of forgotten Americans, it’s a long-overdue victory.
