Trump Breaks WWII Record
President Donald Trump is rewriting the rules of global trade—again. Under his bold leadership, the United States has raised tariffs on foreign goods to an astonishing 17.3%, the highest level since before World War II.
According to the Yale University Budget Lab, that figure includes Trump’s latest breakthrough with the European Union. It’s just shy of the massive tariff hikes seen after the 1930 Smoot-Hawley Act—a clear signal that America is no longer playing defense when it comes to unfair trade.
A Winning Strategy for America
Since taking office, President Trump has implemented high-impact tariffs on nearly 45% of all U.S. imports, forcing other nations to the negotiating table. This aggressive approach isn’t just protecting American jobs—it’s reshaping the entire global economy.
Cornell trade expert Eswar Prasad calls it a “new era of U.S. trade protectionism” that’s rattling the globalist establishment. Even long-time skeptics now admit Trump is putting America First and making it work.
Foreign Nations Rattled, U.S. Investors Rejoice
Alan Wolff, a senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, says Trump’s tariffs are forcing companies to reroute supply chains and reconsider where they sell. The result? America is in control—and that’s good news for patriotic investors.
“The U.S. market, in Trump’s view, is still the best in the world. But now, it’s no longer easy access. You have to play fair—or pay the price,” Wolff explained.
Despite media hand-wringing, the stock market is booming. American, European, and Japanese indexes are hitting record highs, just months after the April slump.
Trump’s 90-Deals-in-90-Days Push
Trump isn’t done. His latest push—90 trade deals in 90 days—has already yielded success. Agreements now cover 60% of all U.S. imports, excluding Canada and Mexico, which are handled separately due to border security and fentanyl trafficking concerns.
Nations that refuse to negotiate by August 1 face full reciprocal tariffs—a move that could raise America’s tariff rate even higher than today’s 17.3%.
Some foreign leaders are stalling. Vietnam hasn’t confirmed the 20% import tariff and 40% penalty on transshipping. Japan and the U.S. differ on the fine print. But one thing is clear: Trump is calling the shots.
Bottom Line: Trump’s Trade Plan Is Winning
Despite elite panic, the American people and markets are responding with confidence. President Trump’s trade policy is working—bringing jobs home, defending American sovereignty, and making our economy stronger than ever.
