Trump’s Tariff Assault: Perspectives and Opinions

The Concern: President Trump remains steadfast on global tariffs as markets fluctuate, awaiting global reaction.

I sincerely hope President Trump understands the implications of his actions (“Don Euro trashes offer,” April 8).

He is taking a gamble with our future.

He insists that these tariffs are necessary and acknowledges there will be initial hardships—which he, Vice President JD Vance, and other wealthy individuals will experience, though not to the extent of the average person.

While I agree with some of Trump’s policies, his approach to this issue seems reckless at best.

We are indeed being taken advantage of by other nations, but it doesn’t need to be fixed all at once.

He has a full term to correct years of poor policies.

Trump must keep in mind that many of his constituents are retirees (or those looking to retire).

Chris Plate

Waterloo

Tariffs will prove effective; history shows they usually do.

The real question is: Will individuals be able to overlook a temporary drop in their 401(k)?

Or will they focus on the future of their children and recognize that Trump is working to avert a potential economic collapse in the U.S.?

Gary Markman

Beacon Falls, Conn.

While some of Trump’s tariffs may be leverage for negotiations, I doubt that will apply to all of them.

I suspect the significant tariff on auto imports will become permanent, even if the rate is slightly modified.

Trump has always been a strong advocate for domestic auto manufacturing.

Even if a foreign country eliminates its tariffs, he is unlikely to do the same for American tariffs.

Thus, the tariff on foreign cars and parts isn’t truly reciprocal.

Nonetheless, he should make every effort to minimize any economic strain these tariffs may place on low-income families.

Bruce Couchman

Ottawa, Canada

Trump’s agenda has consistently focused on undermining the lower classes.

He seems intent on implementing a short-term shift in our economy, steering it back to where America excels: exploiting the vulnerable.

In the long run, these tariffs may benefit the wealthy while severely impacting the welfare of the most at-risk individuals—from low-wage workers to the homeless.

We can expect the president to soon hold a press conference declaring that his plan to restore wealth to the affluent and undermine support for the needy is progressing smoothly.

Robert LaRosa

Whitestone

All the CEOs predicting we are headed towards a recession due to tariffs are failing the American populace.

These so-called leaders of financial institutions seem keen on downplaying any success and amplifying any failure of Trump’s administration.

When the recession occurred during former President Joe Biden’s term, they changed the definition of a recession.

Now, they revert to the original definition.

They are nothing but hypocritical.

Philip Vallone

Ossining

Trump is clearly asserting to both domestic investors and long-time trading partners who have exploited America for years that he firmly believes his approach is in our long-term interest.

He remains steadfast and unwavering despite facing a relentless barrage of short-term criticism.

As Trump articulated in his acclaimed autobiography, “The Art of the Deal,” “my experience is that if you’re fighting for something you believe in—even if it means alienating some people along the way—things usually work out for the best in the end.”

Luana Dunn

Medford

It astonishes me that neither Trump nor his advisers grasp that tariffs and the buy-American strategy will likely fail.

As someone who has spent over two decades as a purchasing professional, spending millions on goods sourced from China, the reason was obvious—labor costs.

The minimum wage in China is as low as $4.73 a day.

What American worker could survive on that?

Unless the US minimum wage is drastically lowered and the robust presence of unions is dismantled, we have little chance of success.

Carol Puttre-Czyz

Manhattan

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