Trump Gives Way Foward on Trade Tariffs in His 100-Day Speech

United States President Donald Trump celebrated the first 100 days of his second term with a rally in Warren, Michigan, on April 29, 2025. 

During his speech, Trump stated that his decision to impose tariffs on US trading partners could spark a revival in domestic manufacturing, although he would be open to further diplomatic discussions.

“We’ll make deals, but we don’t have to. We are the ones who have the product. I want to be respectful, and I want to be nice, but if it takes too long, I’ll just set a price,” Trump said during his address at a rally in Michigan.

Further, he emphasized his firm positions on trade and immigration while promising significant tax cuts.

Trump Trade Wars with China 

During the 90-minute speech, he highlighted his administration’s economic achievements, including job growth and tax reforms.

“We’ve accomplished more in three months than most administrations accomplish in four years or even eight years,” he added.

Trump further noted that he thought a trade deal with China was on the way. However, he said that his government would ensure it is going to be a fair deal.

“With my China tariffs, we are ending the greatest job theft in the history of the world. China has taken more jobs from us than any country has ever taken from another country,” Trump said.

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US-China Tariffs

A recent three-day Reuters/Ipsos poll, concluded Sunday, shows public support for President is slipping, with only 42% of respondents approving of his overall performance, down from 47% in January. His disapproval rate now stands at 53%.

At the same time, confidence in his handling of the economy has dropped even more sharply with only 36% of those surveyed gave a positive rating, marking the lowest approval for his economic leadership across both terms.

The decline comes amid heightened recession fears, as Trump’s aggressive tariff hikes and escalating global trade war rattle markets.  Moreover, analysts warn that the policies could bring trade—especially with China—to a virtual standstill, unsettling businesses and investors alike.

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Trump Trade and Tariffs

One of Trump’s key early actions has been the expansion of tariffs. He has imposed a 25% duty on aluminium and steel, as well as on goods from Mexico and Canada that do not meet the revised free trade agreement terms.

Chinese imports face a steep 145% tariff, while imported vehicles are taxed at 25%, with additional duties on auto parts expected. A general 10% tariff now applies to all U.S. imports.

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