President Donald Trump’s top economic advisor, Kevin Hassett, defended the president’s decision to freeze tariffs on most countries for 90 days. He called it a bold move to force fair trade deals. The pause shows Trump’s plan to protect American jobs and rebuild the economy.
Stocks soared after the announcement, with the S&P 500 jumping 9.5% in one day. Hassett said the market panic was overblown. He argued Trump’s tariffs target countries that have ripped off America for decades. The goal is to make them negotiate fair terms.
Some media outlets spread fake news about the tariff pause, causing wild swings in stocks. Hassett slammed the reports as irresponsible. The White House quickly corrected the record, proving Trump’s team stays focused. The chaos showed how desperate critics are to undermine Trump’s wins.
China didn’t get the same break. Trump slapped them with a 125% tariff for refusing to play fair. Hassett said China’s trade abuse hurt American workers for years. The move sends a clear message: Trump won’t back down from bullies.
Hassett praised Trump’s strategy, saying it was about putting America first. He reminded critics that past “free trade” deals shipped jobs overseas. Real wages dropped while cheap goods flooded stores. Trump’s tariffs aim to reverse that damage.
Over 70 countries have rushed to the table to cut new deals. Hassett teased big wins coming soon. He compared the push to a global reset, with Trump leading the charge. The 90-day window lets nations avoid higher tariffs if they cooperate.
Democrats and media elites mocked the tariffs, but workers know better. Trump’s policies boosted wages before, and they’ll do it again. Hassett said the same playbook created 6 million jobs last time. This is just phase two.
The administration stays confident, dismissing recession fears as lies. Hassett called the tariff pause a masterstroke. Trump proved he’ll fight for workers, not globalist donors. The best is yet to come as America takes back its economy.
