President Trump’s economic advisor Scott Bessent dropped a truth bomb about America’s so-called allies during a recent interview. He revealed that many countries we call friends have been taking advantage of us for decades. Bessent slammed global trade deals that hurt American workers while foreign nations laughed all the way to the bank.
Bessent didn’t hold back when explaining why tariffs are necessary. He pointed out that other countries already use tariffs to protect their own industries. So why shouldn’t America? The Trump administration is finally fighting back against nations that pretend to be partners while sabotaging our economy.
The COVID pandemic exposed how dangerous it is to rely on foreign countries for critical supplies. Bessent highlighted how America stopped making medicines, semiconductors, and ships. This left us vulnerable during crises. Trump’s tariffs aim to bring factories home and make America self-reliant again.
Wall Street elites and coastal liberals hate these tariffs because they profit from globalism. But Bessent made it clear this isn’t about stock prices. It’s about rebuilding working-class communities destroyed by bad trade deals. Under Trump’s first term, hourly workers saw bigger wealth gains than rich executives.
Bessent called out China’s “depression” economy. They’re trying to dump cheap goods here to save themselves. The Trump team won’t let that happen. They’re pushing deals that force companies to open plants in America instead of shipping jobs overseas.
Some European allies are whining about the tariffs. But Bessent reminded everyone they’ve had trade barriers for years. Now it’s our turn to put America first. The administration plans to slash regulations so factories can be built faster here than in China.
The leftmedia claims tariffs will hurt consumers. That’s fake news. Prices didn’t skyrocket when Trump taxed Chinese imports before. Meanwhile, the bottom 50% of households grew their net worth faster than the top 10%. Biden kept Trump’s tariffs because even he knew they worked.
This isn’t just about economics. Bessent tied trade policy directly to national security. A strong industrial base prevents America from being blackmailed during wars or pandemics. The Trump team is undoing decades of weakness. They’re making sure America can stand on its own two feet again.
