President Donald Trump has doubled down on his support for tariffs, describing them as a critical tool in addressing the United States' substantial trade deficits with China, the European Union, and other nations. In a statement posted on Truth Social, Trump declared that tariffs are already proving effective, bringing in tens of billions of dollars to the U.S. economy.

“Tariffs are a very beautiful thing to behold,” Trump wrote, emphasizing their positive impact. He stated that under the previous administration of former President Joe Biden, the U.S. trade surplus with several countries had grown significantly. Trump promised that his administration is set to “reverse it and reverse it quickly.”

The president stressed that tariffs are not only already in place but are actively contributing to the financial strength of the country. “The only way to cure the massive trade deficit with China, the European Union and many others is with tariffs,” he stated. Trump’s remarks suggest a continued and possibly expanded reliance on tariffs as part of his broader trade policy agenda.

He concluded his message with a forward-looking sentiment: “Someday people will realize that tariffs, for the United States of America, are a very beautiful thing.”

Trump’s strong endorsement of tariffs reinforces his administration’s approach to rebalancing trade relationships and reducing deficits. The post signals his administration's intent to intensify trade measures to protect U.S. economic interests, particularly in light of what he described as unfavorable outcomes during Biden’s presidency.