It is a statistical fact, America’s tariff gamble is backfiring.
President Trump promised these tricky trade moves would help American workers and companies. Instead, we’re watching the plan unravel. China has hit back by blocking US soybeans, and now American farmers are stuck with crops they can’t move. At the same time, companies at home are freezing hiring and cutting jobs as costs go up.
The Congressional Budget Office says tariffs are pushing up prices. That means families and small businesses pay more for what they need—less work, higher bills, and no clear win.
It doesn’t stop there.
The White House’s hard line on immigration sparked a diplomatic mess with South Korea. After a raid at a Hyundai-LG battery plant in Georgia, hundreds of South Korean workers were detained. That move harmed our relationship with a key partner and demonstrated how these policies can backfire quickly.
Are we protecting American interests, or are we just making life more challenging for the very people and industries we want to help?
In a world where global business and politics are tangled, it’s time to rethink what real trade strength looks like.
How should America balance national security priorities and a global marketplace?
Trump's trade moves suggest he doesn't have the correct answer to this question.
-Marc
