Washington D.C., March 5 (News Wire) – In his first address to a joint session of Congress, US President Donald Trump reinforced his administration’s stance on trade policy, singling out the European Union, China, Brazil, India, and South Korea for their restrictive tariffs. Trump announced that the reciprocal tariffs, set to take effect on April 2, would mirror the high tariffs imposed by these nations on US goods.
The President argued that the current system is “not fair to the US, and it never was,” citing tariffs on US imports as being significantly higher than those imposed on US exports. He emphasized, “Whatever they tax us, we will tax them,” promising to implement reciprocal tariffs on nations that impose high tariffs on US goods. The tariffs would apply to goods from countries that impose non-monetary barriers to entry, such as restrictive regulations or quotas.
Trump also touched on his administration’s efforts to boost domestic manufacturing, citing his commitment to cutting taxes on domestic production and making interest payments on car loans tax-deductible for vehicles manufactured in the US. He emphasized his priority of lowering energy costs, criticizing the previous administration’s energy policies for causing inflation and high prices for American families. The President claimed that his administration has already reopened many power plants shut down by the previous administration and is working to reduce energy costs.
The address was met with resistance from Democratic lawmakers, who countered with claims that the administration’s budget cuts are inaccurate and misleading. Trump, however, touted his administration’s achievements in just six weeks in office, stating, “We have accomplished more in 43 days than most administrations accomplish in four or eight years.” Despite the opposition, Trump remains committed to his agenda, vowing to push forward with his plans to reshape the US government and end the war in Ukraine, no matter the cost.
Throughout his address, Trump emphasized his commitment to “making America great again,” assuring that his efforts would ensure the country’s growth and prosperity. The President’s words were met with applause and cheers from Republican lawmakers, who have been loyal to his polarizing bid to revamp the US government. As the dust settles on his address, it remains to be seen how Congress will respond to Trump’s proposal, but one thing is clear – his administration is determined to make its mark on American politics.
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Publish Date: 2025-03-05 10:15:00
