Trump's tariffs have hidden costs, like falling imports that limit consumer choices and raise prices for goods that aren't produced in the United States. Reduced variety and quality from disrupted supply chains erode economic freedom, quietly straining budgets for those least equipped to cope. Any success can be attributed to companies preparing short-term precautions as they await a potential policy reversal.

Trump's trade deals, especially with Asia-Pacific nations, are making the United States economically stronger at home and stronger against China geopolitically. As China loses its economic power over the United States, it loses its leverage when deciding whether to attack Taiwan. In just six months, Trump has repositioned America as the world's leading economic and military powerhouse.

Trump's tariffs have hidden costs, like falling imports that limit consumer choices and raise prices for goods that aren't produced in the United States. Reduced variety and quality from disrupted supply chains erode economic freedom, quietly straining budgets for those least equipped to cope. Any success can be attributed to companies preparing short-term precautions as they await a potential policy reversal.