Is the US in a Trade War?

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In this Issue

The President announced new tariffs this week and it sent the media running wild. Are we in a global trade war? We talk about that in this issue, along with more presidential actions, commentary from those watching him, and our own take on the news of the day.

• President Trump in the News

• Is the US in a Trade War?

• Wear Your Pride

• Other Voices

• Social Media Highlight

• Let Your Voice Be Heard

President Trump in the News

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President Trump just hit the gas with a 25% tariff on foreign-made auto parts — and like clockwork, the liberal media is crying “trade war!” They’re panicked. Shrieking. Predicting doom.

But here’s what they won’t tell you: this isn’t the beginning of the end — it’s the rebirth of American strength.

For the hardworking Americans out there who’ve watched their towns hollow out… who’ve seen “Made in America” labels replaced by foreign junk… this moment matters. It’s not just a policy move — it’s a declaration of independence from global dependence.

Let’s talk facts:

🇺🇸 Tariffs protect American jobs. When foreign goods are slapped with a 25% price hike, U.S. manufacturers can finally compete on a level playing field. That means more American-made goods on our shelves and more Americans back to work.

⚙️ Tariffs bring factories home. Hyundai’s dropping $20 billion in U.S. investments. TSMC is spending over $165 billion on U.S. chip plants. Honda, Stellantis, Rolls-Royce — they’re all putting roots down in America. That’s not coincidence. That’s leadership.

💰 Tariffs generate revenue. One simulation showed a global 10% tariff could generate $263 billion in new government revenue — money that can lift up working families instead of lining the pockets of foreign billionaires.

🛡️ Tariffs defend national security. We’re not going to be left scrambling for steel or medicine when the next crisis hits. We’re rebuilding our supply chains — and our sovereignty.

And sure, the pundits squawk about “retaliation” and “higher prices.” But let me ask you: what’s the real cost of inaction? More shuttered factories? More economic surrender?

America’s been a passive consumer for too long. We traded away our manufacturing base in exchange for cheap stuff — and it’s made us weaker. President Trump is changing that. He’s putting America first, not Wall Street or the World Economic Forum.

Is a trade war possible? Sure. But if it happens, we win — because we hold the upper hand. We have the strongest economy, the most resilient workers, and the deepest well of innovation on Earth. China needs our markets. We don’t need theirs.

This isn’t just about economics — it’s about defending our freedom. Protecting the legacy of our Founding Fathers. Reclaiming our destiny as builders, not just buyers.

So let’s be clear: Trump’s tariffs aren’t a threat — they’re a lifeline.

It’s time to stop whining, start winning, and stand tall. The world’s watching. Let’s show them what America’s made of.