Trump Links Tariffs to Halting World Conflicts

Donald Trump has once again put forth the argument that his use of tariffs as an economic weapon successfully curbed global hostilities. During a recent online statement, the former president declared that the threat of trade penalties under his leadership directly contributed to preventing eight major international conflicts, successfully stopping five of them. Trump also highlighted the substantial revenue generated, noting that the United States “are taking in TRILLIONS of Dollars in Tariffs and Investment Dollars from foreign lands because of Tariffs.” This perspective frames tariffs not just as a trade policy but as a powerful diplomatic lever for achieving peace and generating national income.