Trump Defends Reciprocal Tariffs, Touts Economic Surge and “America First” Approach

President Trump cites Apple’s $500B contribution and rising investments as proof of U.S. economic boom, says his job is to prioritize America over others.

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Washington D.C.: Responding to a media query on reciprocal tariffs, U.S. President Donald Trump reaffirmed his administration’s “America First” economic stance, highlighting unprecedented corporate investments and a shift in manufacturing trends under his leadership.

“Apple is coming in for USD 500 billion alone, we have other companies coming in with massive numbers, we have car companies that are coming in,” Trump said, portraying a booming investment landscape. “We have never seen anything like this—maybe in the 1940s or 50s—but we have never seen anything like it.”

He pointed to the cancellation of three industrial projects in Mexico, attributing them to the renewed focus on U.S.-based manufacturing. “Not that we want to hurt Mexico, but we are for us and that's what my job is,” Trump added, reinforcing his administration’s protectionist trade philosophy.

While acknowledging the need to help other countries “as much as I can,” the President made it clear that domestic interests remain the top priority. “We have to take care of America first,” he concluded.