Tariffs: Beyond the Headlines

Daily News Article   —   Posted on April 8, 2025

President Trump announced tariffs on all of our trading partners on April 3.

American media outlets and numerous commentators have voiced strong opposition, painting the tariffs as reckless and economically disastrous. The criticism has been loud and widespread, with warnings of trade wars, rising consumer prices, and global instability dominating the narrative.

However, this perspective doesn’t tell the whole story. There’s a significant contingent—economists, business owners, and everyday Americans—who argue that these tariffs are not only necessary but poised to succeed in revitalizing domestic industries, protecting national interests, and rebalancing an uneven global trade system. Watch the videos below offering a counterpoint to the prevailing outrage.

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From the Steel Industry:

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From Wyoming Beef Ranchers:

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From Shrimpers:

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Patrick Bet-David predicts President Xi will come crawling back to President Trump to negotiate a deal, April 7, 2025:

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Victor Davis Hanson, The Daily Signal, April 4, 2025: