President Trump to Global Businesses: "Make It in America or Face Tariffs"

TDT | Manama
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President Donald Trump has issued a bold ultimatum to businesses worldwide: manufacture in America or pay tariffs. The president outlined an aggressive plan to revitalize domestic manufacturing and strengthen the economy during his second term.

"My message to every business in the world is very simple: Come make your product in America, and we will give you among the lowest taxes of any nation on Earth," Trump announced. He pledged to reduce corporate taxes even further than his original "Trump tax cuts," making the U.S. an unparalleled destination for business investment.

Trump also clarified the consequences for companies that opt to manufacture abroad: "If you don't make your product in America, which is your prerogative, then very simply, you will have to pay a tariff—differing amounts, but a tariff." According to the president, these tariffs are designed to redirect "hundreds of billions, and even trillions of dollars" into the U.S. Treasury, funding debt reduction and economic growth.

This announcement signals a renewed commitment to economic nationalism, a cornerstone of Trump’s policies. Supporters laud the plan as a decisive step toward job creation and industrial revitalization. Critics, however, raise concerns about potential trade tensions and the impact on global supply chains.

As President Trump sets the tone for his second term, his focus on "America First" policies underscores his ambition to reshape global trade dynamics and cement America’s economic dominance.