Last week, the Trump administration launched a fresh tariff blitz on 60 countries, including allies such as Japan, the European Union and Australia. Speaking at General Motors proving ground in Michigan on Monday, US President Donald Trump acknowledged the international backlash but said it would be good for domestic automakers. Chris Coons, a senior Democratic Senator has said Congress must reassert control over the next President, including limiting the power of the White House to slap allies with unjustified tariffs.
USSC CEO Dr Michael Green spoke with The Nightly on this development, saying the President was embarking on political, strategic and economic self-harm.