President Trump’s press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, stood strong this week defending his tough new tariffs on foreign goods. She argued these taxes on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China will force other countries to respect American workers. Leavitt said Trump’s “Art of the Deal” approach will rebuild factories here and bring back blue-collar jobs. Critics say the tariffs could raise prices, but Leavitt fired back that protecting our economy matters more than cheap foreign products.
In a surprise move, the White House paused auto tariffs for one month after talks with car companies. Leavitt called this a “temporary pause” to help automakers adjust. She stressed this shows Trump’s willingness to negotiate fair deals. The pause only applies to cars and trucks shipped under the US-Mexico-Canada trade pact. Hardworking Americans want leaders who fight for them, not foreign corporations, Leavitt added.
The press secretary slammed liberal media for ignoring Trump’s economic wins. She pointed out that past tariffs under Trump saved steel mills and created jobs. Reporters asked for proof tariffs work, but Leavitt shot back that “elite journalists” don’t understand middle America’s struggles. She vowed the administration will keep pushing policies that put American workers first, even if coastal elites complain.
Leavitt also announced big changes to White House press access. Outlets like HuffPost lost their seats to newer conservative media voices. She said legacy networks had monopolized coverage for too long. The move guarantees “real Americans” hear news from reporters who respect their values. Liberal journalists whined about censorship, but Leavitt said fairness means giving all sides a voice.
Democrats and globalist experts claim tariffs will spark trade wars. Leavitt mocked these worries, saying weak leaders always fear strong action. She reminded reporters that Trump’s earlier tariffs made China pay billions. Countries that cheat America will face consequences, she warned. The days of foreign nations ripping off U.S. workers are over.
Some Republicans quietly worry about rising costs. Leavitt dismissed this, saying short-term pain leads to long-term gain. She argued cheap foreign goods undercut U.S. factories, killing towns. True patriots, she said, will pay a little extra to buy American. The administration believes hardworking families support Trump’s America First vision.
World leaders like China’s Xi and Canada’s Trudeau criticized the tariffs. Leavitt shrugged off their complaints, saying foreign anger proves Trump’s plan works. She praised Trump for being the first president in decades to stand up to China. Weak past leaders let Beijing steal jobs, but Trump’s toughness will force fair trade.
The press secretary ended by slamming the “fake news” for obsessing over tariffs instead of Biden’s failures. She said Trump inherited an economy wrecked by open borders and bad deals. Now, under strong leadership, America’s factories are roaring back. The media hates this success because it proves Trump was right all along.
