Andrew Loposser
President Donald Trump “Liberation Day“The tariffs caused a shock wave through global markets and diplomatic circles. But under the noise lies a uncomplicated political truth: the operate of tariffs as a negotiating tactic works. Trump not only taxed imports – uses the lever to introduce foreign investments to the United States and restore production work, as promised during the 2024 campaign.
The proposed tariffs also established a table of subsequent immense foreign investments: the proposed acquisition of American steel $ 21 billion by Japanese Nippon steel. If Trump Greenlight concludes a contract, this will be a decisive victory for his first America program: thousands of up-to-date jobs in the USA, a renovated strength in the domestic steel industry and a message for the world that if you want to access the American market, it is better to invest for it.
Unlike decades, the steel industry outsourcing, the Nippon Steel offer represents the transformation using foreign capital – and the main Japanese plant in America. It also strengthens Trump’s long-lasting support for US-Japan relations. His friendship with the deceased Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was more than ceremonial – reflected the strategic alliance between the two countries that believe in strength, trade and mutual respect.
Deepening these relationships through immense industrial investments is a win for both nations. It would also show once again that the US is the best place to run a business when the field is at the level. Trump has already seen car giants, such as GM and Hyundai, announce extensions from the US worth many billion dollars, adding 1,400 jobs during the process. Nippon Steel is another domino – and the largest so far.
Critics point to market uncertainty as proof that tariffs do not work. But they lack sense. Tariffs are not a final goal – they are a means to the destination: fair trade agreements that benefit the American economy and workers. Trump’s approach is to rewrite the rules of global trade, forcing countries that have long used US markets to the table.
And they come, far beyond Japan. Over 75 countries have already opened negotiations with the Trump administration. Libertarian president of Argentina Javier Milei undertook to reduce trade barriers. South Korea provided a tailor contract. India is in conversations. These are results, not hypothetical. Trump even stopped most of the tariffs for 90 days, except for China – by sending a clear signal: if you cheat, you pay. If you play honestly, you have access.
This is a message that Republicans can transfer straight to Pennsylvania, Ohio and Michigan to the election in the middle of the period in 2026.
The approval of the Nippon Steel acquisition is not only a good foreign policy – it is a good national policy. This is proof that Trump’s first program in America is not about isolationism. It is about making America the best place in the world to work, build and invest.
While scientists and media are mocking, Americans from the working class see a leader providing his word.
Ten years ago, the magician began as a rebellion against globalization and broken trade agreements. Trump promised to restore work, punish fraudsters like China and make profitability again in the USA. He does all this and more.
And if he wants to finish his first 100 days thanks to the characteristic achievement, it is. Nippon Steel agreement is a political, economic and diplomatic trifecta.
Time to close it.
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Andrew Loposser is the president of APL Consulting and founder of the assembly strategy.
