Staff Reports
In the bold world of international trade, President Trump is taking a hammer to the nail of unfair trade by imposing a hefty 25% tariff on Japan and South Korea. This isn’t a surprise move. It’s a strategic strike against those who seem to enjoy trading with America while keeping their own markets closed to U.S. goods. With these tariffs set to start soon, it’s clear that America is no longer willing to play second fiddle on the global stage.
Japan and South Korea, it’s time to wake up and smell the coffee. The party’s over. For far too long, these countries have benefited from trade deals that substantially favor their economies over America’s. But now, Trump is flipping the script. The president isn’t just making demands; he’s making changes. If these countries want to trade with the U.S. without facing such tariffs, then they should open their own markets to American products. Fair trade should mean just that – fair for all involved.
BREAKING: Trump has just officially declared that Japan and South Korea will have a 25% tariff starting on August 1st!
They didn't make a deal, now they will pay the price. pic.twitter.com/aw60Dwegzj
— Gunther Eagleman™ (@GuntherEagleman) July 7, 2025
While the liberal elite would rather see America endlessly negotiate and concede, Trump is taking decisive action. His administration has made it clear: it’s not about the quantity of deals—it’s about their quality. Globalist interests may squirm, but this is about ensuring American workers are protected and that America secures its rightful position in trade negotiations.
Predictably, the stock market experienced a dip on news of these tariffs. Isn’t it odd how the market seems to panic every time a president fights for better trade deals? It’s almost as if certain powerful interests prefer the status quo, where America is perpetually giving more than it receives. Yet, it’s time to ditch the doom and gloom. America is stronger than a day or two of market flux.
America needs strong leadership, and Trump’s tariff strategy embodies just that. We shouldn’t question why these decisions are being made; instead, we should ask why they weren’t made sooner. If other nations want a share of the American market, they must play fair. Isn’t it about time America stops bowing to global pressure and starts leading from the front?
