America First Trade Must Put American Companies First
By Steve Cortes
Published on March 18, 2026.
The Trump Administration has introduced a new economic agenda to improve the national supply chain, focusing on supporting working-class citizens over competitors like China. Tariffs have had a positive impact on the economy and are designed to reduce dependence on foreign adversaries. However, some industries have been accidentally harmed in the process of seeking to grow domestic production, leading to companies being punished alongside international competitors. This is where rigorous enforcement of tariff policy on top of existing trade laws will become crucial. The author suggests that while tariffs serve a vital role in protecting American businesses from global production, they could harm businesses that rely on global supply chains.
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