(AmericanProsperity.com) – Criticizing the fact that it was clearly “formed in order to screw the United States,” President Donald Trump is preparing to strike back against the European Union.
Specifically, the Trump administration will address unfair trade practices by imposing a 25% tariff on EU imports.
The bold move comes as President Trump exposed the EU’s true purpose: to economically disadvantage the United States.
American manufacturers and workers may soon see relief from decades of lopsided trade deals that have favored European interests.
President Trump pulled no punches when addressing the European Union’s practices during his recent announcement.
The 25% tariff would apply broadly to European goods, with particular focus on cars, which currently face vastly different import barriers between the regions.
While the EU imposes a steep 10% tariff on American vehicles entering their market, the US only charges European carmakers a mere 2.5% to sell their products in America.
“It’ll be 25%, generally speaking, And that’ll be on cars and all other things,” President Trump stated firmly.
He made clear his intention to level the playing field for American manufacturers and workers.
The president cut through diplomatic niceties to expose what many American producers have long suspected about the European trading bloc.
“Look, let’s be honest, the European Union was formed in order to screw the United States, That’s the purpose of it, and they’ve done a good job of it. But now I’m president,” President Trump declared
His decisive action comes as part of his broader America First economic policy that prioritizes American workers and businesses.
President Trump explained that the EU routinely rejects American farm products and automobiles while freely shipping their goods to American shores.
This one-sided arrangement has devastated American manufacturing communities for decades.
The European Commission responded with predictable threats of retaliation.
“The EU will react firmly and immediately against unjustified barriers to free and fair trade, including when tariffs are used to challenge legal and non-discriminatory policies,” a spokesperson said.
President Trump’s tariff strategy is not limited to Europe. Similar 25% tariffs are planned for Canada and Mexico, America’s two largest trading partners.
The thorough approach aims to reset America’s trade relationships worldwide and bring manufacturing jobs back to states like Michigan, where Trump secured victory in the recent presidential election.
French President Emmanuel Macron attempted to stop President Trump from implementing the tariffs during a recent meeting.
“Come on, you cannot have a trade war with China and Europe at the same time. I hope I convinced him,” Macron stated afterward.
However, Trump remained resolute in his commitment to defend American economic interests against all unfair foreign competition.
While economists and establishment media outlets warn of potential price increases for American consumers, Trump supporters expect long-term prosperity and the resurgence of America’s manufacturing base.
The president has consistently defended his tariff strategy as necessary to restore balance to international trade and prevent other countries from taking advantage of America’s open markets.
With this bold move, President Trump continues to deliver on his promise to put America first and ensure that American workers finally get a fair deal in international trade.
The days when foreign countries took advantage of the United States appear to be numbered.
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