Article originally appeared on www.westernjournal.com.
President Donald Trump hiked tariffs on nations around the world Wednesday, calling that day “Liberation Day” from what he contended were uneven tariffs imposed by friend and foe alike.
The stock market predictably faltered as a result of the move on Thursday, as the market dealt with the impact on American imports and exports, as well as the threat of retaliatory tariffs.
Even some conservatives were disagreeing with Trump over the tactic of reciprocating the tariff rates, which other countries have been imposing on us.
But Trump is viewing the move in light of short-term pain for long-term reward.
On several occasions, the commander-in-chief compared his move to treating an ill patient.
THE OPERATION IS OVER! THE PATIENT LIVED, AND IS HEALING. THE PROGNOSIS IS THAT THE PATIENT WILL BE FAR STRONGER, BIGGER, BETTER, AND MORE RESILIENT THAN EVER BEFORE. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!!! Donald Trump Truth Social …
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