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President Trump’s new tariffs are a game-changer for American workers, according to Marlin Steel CEO Drew Greenblatt. He says the move fixes a system that’s been rigged against U.S. factories for decades. Foreign countries like Germany charge American companies sky-high fees to sell products overseas, while their own goods get slapped with tiny tariffs here. Greenblatt calls it “wildly unfair” and praises Trump for finally leveling the playing field.
Take medical equipment baskets made in Baltimore. When shipped to Germany, they face a $128 tariff per basket. But German competitors pay just $1.25 to send the same product to America. This imbalance crushes U.S. factories trying to compete globally. Greenblatt says Trump’s 125% tariff on Chinese goods—and renegotiated deals with other nations—will stop foreign governments from cheating American workers.
China plays dirtier than most, according to the CEO. They steal U.S. designs, use forced labor, and dump cheap steel worldwide. Their factories don’t follow environmental rules or pay fair wages. Meanwhile, American companies like Marlin Steel follow every regulation and invest in innovation. Greenblatt argues that without Trump’s tariffs, China’s cheating would keep killing middle-class jobs.
The new tariffs are already sparking a manufacturing boom. Companies like Mercedes and Hyundai are building U.S. plants, creating demand for American-made parts. Marlin Steel expects to hire more workers as orders pour in. These aren’t minimum-wage jobs—factory positions pay $80,000+ annually with benefits. Greenblatt says this surge will lift people out of poverty and into homeownership.
Critics whine about higher prices for cheap imported goods, like $5 T-shirts. But Greenblatt says that’s a small price for rebuilding America’s industrial base. He’d rather see families earn living wages than save pennies at Walmart. Factories hiring at full capacity mean more taxpayers, stronger communities, and less dependence on government handouts.
For decades, both parties let other nations walk all over U.S. workers. Trump’s tariffs reverse that weakness. Greenblatt highlights how past trade deals let China flood our markets with subsidized steel. Now, American factories can compete fairly. The CEO’s message to coastal elites? “Stop outsourcing jobs and start believing in American workers again.”
The left claims tariffs hurt the economy, but Greenblatt’s seen the opposite. His factories in Baltimore, Indiana, and Michigan are expanding. They’re buying new equipment and training workers. This growth proves that when Washington puts America first, Main Street thrives. The CEO predicts millions will reenter manufacturing—the backbone of the middle class.
Trump’s policies aren’t just about economics. They’re about national pride. Greenblatt says making things in America again restores dignity to workers left behind by globalization. With fair trade deals, U.S. innovation and work ethic will dominate global markets. The future looks bright—as long as weak-kneed politicians don’t cave to foreign pressure.
