President Trump’s Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says America is “finally winning” again thanks to the administration’s bold trade polices. Discussing the new EU trade deal on Fox News, Lutnick called it a “monster agreement” that slashes tariffs and opens doors for U.S. farmers, auto workers, and tech companies. This deal stops Europe from playing favorites and makes them compete fair with American businesses.
Lutnick was confirmed as Commerce Secretary in February after a tough Senate fight. Democrats opposed him for supporting Trump’s tariffs, but he won with Republican votes. He promised to refocus his department on American innovation and less red tape. Lutnick said he wants to “teach the world what leadership looks like” through the Trump agenda.
The EU deal cuts all European tariffs on American goods – a first-time victory. Europe will pay big tariffs on autos, pharmaceuticals, and semiconductors, helping U.S. manufacturers. The deal also brings $600 billion in investments and $750 billion in energy purchases to America. Lutnick says this “levels the playing field” and shows Trump’s “America First” is working.
Lutnick warned China is still a top threat, especially with their new AI models like DeepSeek. He vows to keep using export controls to stop China from stealing our tech. The Commerce Department under Lutnick will keep pushing for more semiconductors built in the U.S., not overseas. This is about “keeping jobs here” and “securing our future,” he said.
Behind the scenes, Lutnick has been talking with companies like Intel to bring home critical supply chains. Sources say he wants to offer Intel’s factories to tech giant TSMC to build chips in America. This would boost national security and create jobs. Lutnick says Trump’s tariffs achieved what past administrations only talked about.
Critics call Lutnick a “Trump loyalist,” but he wears it as a badge of honor. At his Senate hearing, he pledged to focus on broadband access, NOAA climate data, and critical minerals. He told senators: “Our economy is about letting Americans win,” rejecting globalist policies.
The EU deal was done days before tariffs would have kicked in August 1. Lutnick credits Trump’s negotiation skills. He hints similar deals will follow, including with China. “The world knows Trump means business,” he said.
Lutnick’s message to Americans: “Stay tuned – we’re just getting started.” He promises more wins to rebuild U.S. manufacturing and bring back jobs. For Trump supporters, this is proof their president is “fighting every day” for an America that competes, collaborates, and wins.
