1. Reciprocal Tariffs:

   • President Trump announced new reciprocal tariffs on various countries, aiming to counteract the tariffs these countries impose on the U.S.
   • Examples include China (67% tariffs on the U.S.), European Union (39%), Vietnam (90%), Taiwan (64%), Japan (46%), and India (52%).

2. Economic Independence:

   • Trump described this day as a declaration of economic independence, emphasizing the rebirth of American industry and the reclamation of America's destiny.
   • He highlighted the suffering of American workers due to unfair trade practices and promised that these new tariffs would protect and prioritize American manufacturing and jobs.

3. Support from Various Groups:

   • Several industry groups expressed support for Trump's trade policies, including the Coalition for a Prosperous America, National Cattleman's Beef Association, Steel Manufacturers Association, Alliance for American Manufacturing, and National Electrical Contractors Association.
   • These groups praised the tariffs for protecting American jobs, manufacturing, and economic security.

4. Political Reactions:

   • Various political figures, including Speaker Mike Johnson, Governor Jeff Landry, Senator Jim Banks, and Senator Bill Cassidy, supported the tariffs, emphasizing their benefits for American workers and industries.

5. Media Criticism:

   • Trump acknowledged that the media might portray these tariffs negatively, but he stressed the importance of standing up for American workers and ensuring fair trade practices.

Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the Ben Ferguson Show Podcast and Verdict with Ted Cruz Wherever You get You're Podcasts. Thanks for Listening

#seanhannity #hannity #marklevin #levin #charliekirk #megynkelly #tucker #tuckercarlson #glennbeck #benshapiro #shapiro #trump #sexton #bucksexton
#rushlimbaugh #limbaugh #whitehouse #senate #congress #thehouse #democrats
#republicans #conservative #senator #congressman #congressmen #congresswoman #capitol #president #vicepresident #POTUS #presidentoftheunitedstatesofamerica
#SCOTUS #Supremecourt #DonaldTrump #PresidentDonaldTrump #DT #TedCruz #Benferguson #Verdict #maga #presidenttrump #47 #the47morningupdate #donaldtrump #trump #news #trumpnews #Benferguson #breaking #breakingnews #morningupdate

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruz

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.