Staff Reports
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is standing strong behind President Trump’s bold tariff plan. He says the plan is smart, not crazy. It’s all about getting companies to come back to America and create good jobs here. Bessent told Breitbart News that Trump’s tough approach works, just like when he pushed Europe to spend more on defense.
Bessent compared Trump’s tariffs to tough love. He said it’s like telling a lazy family member to get off the couch and get a job. The tariffs push other countries to play fair or pay up. Companies that move their factories to America won’t face tariffs. Those that stay overseas will have to pay. This puts American workers first.
China is a big target. Bessent called China’s economy “the most unbalanced in history.” He said China has hurt American workers by flooding markets with cheap goods. Trump’s tariffs will force China to change or pay huge fees. This money could fund tax cuts for hardworking Americans.
Bessent slammed past leaders for signing bad trade deals. He said cheap foreign goods aren’t the American Dream. Real success means good jobs and strong communities. The Trump team believes tariffs are a one-time fix, not something that will cause long-term price hikes.
The plan also includes cutting red tape and keeping taxes low. Bessent says this will help factories thrive here. Cheap energy from Trump’s policies will power this comeback. He wants America to lead in new technologies like AI, beating China in the race for the future.
Democrats and critics are wrong about tariffs, Bessent argued. They caused inflation before by printing money and locking down the economy. Trump’s tariffs are different. They’re about making other countries respect America again.
Bessent promised the tariffs will either bring in billions for America or force fair trade deals. Either way, America wins. He said Trump’s team is united and ready to fight for workers. This is about putting America first after years of getting ripped off.
The bottom line? Trump’s tariffs are common sense. They protect jobs, rebuild communities, and make other countries treat us fairly. Bessent says this is just the start of America’s comeback. Workers finally have a leader who fights for them, not globalist deals.
