President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose tariffs on nations that “harm” the United States, specifically naming China, India, and Brazil as high-tariff countries. Addressing House Republicans at a Florida retreat, his first since beginning his second term, Trump emphasized that America would no longer tolerate economic practices that disadvantage the nation.
“We’re going to put tariffs on outside countries and people that mean harm to us,” Trump said, underscoring his "America First" economic approach. Highlighting nations like China and India, he stated, “They want to make their countries strong, but we won’t let them hurt us anymore.”
The president outlined his vision for a “fair system” that would boost U.S. revenue and restore the country’s economic dominance. According to Trump, tariffs on foreign nations would allow the U.S. to reduce taxes on its citizens and businesses, driving job creation and bringing factories back to American soil.
Trump encouraged foreign companies to relocate manufacturing to the U.S. to avoid hefty tariffs. “If you want to stop paying tariffs, you must build your plants right here,” he said, adding that his administration would support industries like pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, and steel.
He also announced plans to increase tariffs on critical materials like steel, aluminum, and copper to bolster U.S. military production. “There was a time when we built one ship a day. Now, we struggle to build a single ship,” he lamented.
Trump pledged to ramp up domestic rare earth mineral production, citing environmental restrictions as a barrier. “We have the best rare earth resources, but we’re not using them,” he said, promising to ease regulations to reclaim industrial strength.
The president’s bold measures aim to strengthen America’s economy, protect domestic industries, and create a self-reliant industrial base.
