Big Steel Sides With Trump?

A leading American steel executive says Trump’s bold trade move could bring back factories, boost wages, and restore economic pride.

President Donald Trump’s newly announced steel tariffs are already drawing praise from U.S. industry leaders — and for good reason. With decades of job losses and factory closures behind us, many Americans are finally seeing a path back to strength through fair trade and American-made products.

Stephen Capone, president of Massachusetts-based Capone Iron Corporation, told NewsNation on Thursday that Trump’s new tariffs are a long-overdue lifeline for domestic manufacturing.

“This is absolutely a step in the right direction,” Capone said. “Americans will be buying steel from American mills, built by American workers.”

American Steel vs. Cheap Foreign Imports

The tariff policy, unveiled during a high-profile White House ceremony, aims to stop the flood of cheap, often subsidized steel imports from countries like China and India. For years, foreign producers have undercut U.S. prices, devastating towns and families across the Rust Belt and beyond.

Capone says the industry has felt the pain firsthand — especially in regions like New England.

“Our industry has been gutted by foreign competition,” he said. “It was coming in through the borders, through backdoor deals, and nothing was being done. Until now.”

Trump’s Bold Action: A Game-Changer for Blue-Collar America

For working-class Americans — many of whom watched their jobs vanish overseas — Trump’s decision is a powerful signal that American workers come first again.

Capone explained that his steel business is only operating at one-third capacity. But thanks to Trump’s tariffs, he’s confident that will soon change.

“We could triple our output overnight — go to three shifts, seven days a week. That means more jobs, more pay, and real economic growth right here at home.”

A Revival of ‘Made in America’

The Trump administration is standing firm: while there may be short-term economic shake-ups, the long-term benefits are clear — stronger U.S. supply chains, less dependency on foreign nations, and a booming middle class.

Steel executives and manufacturing CEOs nationwide are backing the plan, and many are urging the White House to hold firm with no exemptions for foreign competitors.

“We don’t need more loopholes,” Capone said. “We need action — and President Trump is finally delivering it.”

Final Thoughts: A Future Built in America

As America looks toward the future, one thing is becoming clear: President Trump’s America First trade agenda is reshaping the economy — and giving American workers a fighting chance again.

For seniors who remember when American steel was the pride of the world, this could mark the beginning of a long-overdue economic revival.