President Trump’s Ongoing Tariff Struggle: Letters

The Topic: President Trump’s tariff conflicts with Canada, Mexico, China, and the European Union.

We ought to commend President Trump for enacting these tariffs (“ ‘America 1st’ Firms Win,” March 15).

This initiative aims not only to create fair competition with Canada, Mexico, Europe, and China but also to penalize American businesses operating abroad that import goods back into the United States. This arrangement seems too favorable to be real and significantly contributes to our trade deficit.

Carl Merz

West Hartford, Conn.

It seems as if every day—perhaps every hour—Trump escalates the tariff situation with America’s largest trading partners.

Initially, Canada and Mexico were in the president’s sights. Now, he’s on a tariff trajectory towards the European Union. Who will be next?

I understand that Trump’s senior advisers believe that tariffs are the key to establishing a new global economic structure—but to me, it appears that this is like quicksand accumulating around the White House.

Denny Freidenrich

Laguna Beach, Calif.

While addressing queries about the economy and tariffs, Trump affirmed, “I could do it the easy way or the hard way.”

Typically, one might think we prefer the easy route, but he then clarified that he intends to pursue the hard way.

As he continued, it dawned on me that we truly have a unique type of leader in Trump. He doesn’t aim to procrastinate or offer superficial solutions; he seeks to address the issues. Specifically, he wishes to create a fair environment with our trade partners.

Those clamoring for “free trade” seem to overlook the fact that free trade is often one-sided, costing us significantly. Let’s pause and see what the tariffs can achieve.

Sharon Wylie

Westport, Conn.

People need to stop panicking: Tariffs are beneficial. They clarify issues and ensure fairness.

For years, nations have exploited America’s open market. It’s time for that to change. If you prefer foreign products, that’s fine—just be prepared to accept the price. Supporting American-made products resolves all tariff concerns.

Storm Destro

Bayonne, NJ

Nearly every economist is against Trump’s tariffs. Should we trust the experts who have specialized knowledge in economics, or Trump, whose self-perception seems so inflated that he believes he’s smarter than everyone else?

Trump excels at taking advantage of unsuspecting Americans and promoting unrealistic expectations.

Daniel Dolgicer

Manhattan

The Topic: Judge James Boasberg’s ruling to halt the application of the Alien Enemies Act for deporting criminal illegals.

The only immigrants eligible for legal deportation are those who entered the country legally and then committed crimes (“WH flouts deport-nix court order,” March 17).

All miscreants who have entered illegally should not be entitled to legal representation, regardless of Judge James Boasberg’s opinions.

I applaud President Trump for his determination to round up these offenders and send them on their way.

Walter Faust

Yonkers

While I have significant concerns regarding certain decisions made by Trump, I support his stance, and not Judge Boasberg’s, on these deportations.

Venezuela’s connection to the Tren de Aragua signifies a foreign assault on the U.S., necessitating these deportations.

Edward Sanchez

New Rochelle

Boasberg has obstructed the rightful deportation of notorious gang members from TdA.

Would he be comfortable with having those gang members housed near his community while the judicial system decides if President Trump can execute deportation flights?

Mike Santavicca

Yonkers

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