Trump Says What About Great Depression?
🔥 Breaking Announcement: Massive New Tariff Plan to Protect American Jobs
President Donald J. Trump made headlines Wednesday with a bold economic message:
“The Great Depression would never have happened if America had stuck to strong tariffs.”
In a powerful statement that echoes his America First economic agenda, President Trump linked the collapse of the U.S. economy in 1929 to the abandonment of traditional tariff-based policies. And he’s taking action to make sure it never happens again.
📜 Before the IRS, Tariffs Built America
Trump reminded the nation that before the federal income tax was introduced in 1913, the United States paid for government operations by charging tariffs on foreign imports, not by taxing its citizens.
“We used to collect money from other countries, not from our own people,” Trump said. “Then they ended tariffs, and in 1929, everything came crashing down.”
🧨 Great Depression: A Warning from History
The president argued that the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act of 1930 came too late to stop the collapse—and that if America had stayed the course with protectionist trade policies, millions of jobs and lives could have been spared.
“They tried to bring back tariffs to save our country, but it was too late. It took years and years to dig out of the hole,” Trump added.
⚠️ The Truth About Globalism and the Trade Collapse
While some globalist economists claim that tariffs deepened the Depression, Trump is offering a refreshing and patriotic counterpoint—that fair trade is about making other nations play by our rules, not the other way around.
The State Department noted that after the 1930 tariff law, imports from Europe dropped from $1.3 billion to $390 million by 1932. Exports also plummeted. But Trump suggests the real problem was weakness, not protectionism.
🚨 New Tariff Plan: Bold Steps to Rebuild American Industry
In a major policy announcement, President Trump unveiled the following measures to restore American economic power:
✅ A 10% universal tariff on all imports, starting Friday.
✅ A reciprocal tariff plan targeting approximately 60 countries, starting April 9 at 12:01 a.m.
✅ A 25% tariff on all foreign-made automobiles, taking effect April 3 at 12:01 a.m.
“No more one-sided deals. No more job losses. It’s time to put America first.”
🏭 Made in America: A New Era Begins
This is more than just a tariff plan—this is President Trump’s declaration of economic independence. From Michigan to Texas, retirees, veterans, factory workers, and farmers are cheering this return to common sense.
As the 2024 election looms and Trump continues to lead with strength, Americans over 50 remember a time when jobs stayed in the U.S., the dollar was strong, and Washington worked for the people—not foreign lobbyists.
📢 Final Thought: Why This Matters
With inflation, supply chain chaos, and global instability, President Trump’s tariff strategy offers hope to millions of Americans. He’s not just fighting for a better trade balance—he’s fighting to bring our country back.
Get ready, America. The Trump economy is coming back—and it’s going to be stronger than ever.
