During his speech to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night, Jason Miller, senior adviser to President Donald Trump, revealed that the president intends to emphasize the use of tariffs as a strategy. Miller stated that Trump plans to 'lean into' tariffs and highlight how increasing tariffs could help address trade deficits. He specifically mentioned the record trade deficit observed in January, particularly with countries like Canada, Mexico, and China.
Miller addressed questions about Trump's recent implementation of 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada, emphasizing that the president will discuss the rationale behind these decisions. He indicated that Trump aims to demonstrate how tariffs can be utilized to close trade gaps and improve economic conditions.
Additionally, Trump's senior adviser mentioned that the president will 'level set' with the American people regarding the current state of the country. Miller explained that while such a review typically occurs after a president's first year in office, Trump's prior experience as president necessitates an earlier assessment. The president plans to provide an overview of the country's progress over the past four years, highlight recent accomplishments, and outline future goals.
