Posted By RichC on May 10, 2025
At the heart of President Donald Trump’s economic vision is a renewed commitment to American manufacturing. Central to this goal is the strategic use of tariffs—not as instruments of isolation, but as tools to encourage domestic production, 
protect American workers, and reestablish the United States as a global industrial leader.
The Trump team views tariffs as a means of leveling a global playing field that has, for decades, disadvantaged American industry. While foreign competitors often benefit from state subsidies, currency manipulation, and lower labor or environmental standards, U.S. manufacturers are expected to compete under far more stringent conditions. Tariffs serve as a corrective measure—restoring balance by ensuring that American companies are not undercut by unfair or predatory trade practices.
The administration continues to emphasize that strong manufacturing is inseparable from national strength. Tariffs on critical goods like steel and aluminum are designed to promote investment in U.S.-based factories, generate high-paying jobs, and reduce America’s dependence on fragile foreign supply chains. As recent global events have shown, such resilience is not only economically prudent but strategically essential.
Despite criticism over potential price increases or trade disputes, the long-term objective is clear: reinvigorate domestic industry, restore economic independence, and revitalize communities long neglected by globalization. In regions once hollowed out by plant closures and job losses, there is growing optimism that a manufacturing resurgence is not just possible—it is already underway.
Looking ahead, the Trump administration’s tariff-centered approach to trade reflects a broader philosophy: America does best when it builds, innovates, and produces on its own soil. By prioritizing American labor and enterprise, this strategy aims to forge a future where the country’s industrial might once again becomes a cornerstone of its prosperity and security.
I may send this to the editor of TheHustings to see if it fits next week’s right-column commentary — BTW, my defense that the Trump administration does NOT present a “Constitutional Crisis” was posted yesterday (see below).
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HOA — it’s actually a big improvement and nearly identical to what we have at our house.
Upgrades aside, I also installed the BlueStream app on my iPhone and so far it works well. As a test beside the normal TV video, I tried streaming the “Flashback 70’s” radio stream and picked up a forgotten song and musician from 1973. So for Music Monday, here’s “The Morning After” … the only chart single by Maureen McGovern … although she did have a long career in music for movies and in musicals.
