In an alarming new defense of his tariff increases, President Donald Trump claims that more goods must be produced in the US to ensure that the country is ready for “war.”
Trump’s assault on foreign imports, which is part of a push to increase American manufacturing and have more items created in America, has aroused recessionary fears.
In his most recent justification of the tariff policy, he implied that it was required to address any potential future conflicts.
Trump made the remarks on Air Force One on Sunday while discussing potential tariffs on pharmaceuticals.
In order to avoid relying on China and other nations in the event of a conflict or other emergency, he declared: “We’re going to have our drugs made in the United States.”
Chinese President Xi Jinping issued a warning in Vietnam while on a tour of Southeast Asia, while Trump hinted at the prospect of additional tariffs in the future.
