UPDATE: Donald Trump has issued a stark warning about “dark and sinister forces” seeking to undermine his tariff policy, asserting that this threat could jeopardize the strength of the U.S. economy. In urgent posts made on Truth Social earlier today, November 9, Trump emphasized the critical importance of tariffs in maintaining national security and economic stability.
In his first post, Trump highlighted the ongoing deliberations among European nations regarding tariff policies against China, stating, “The biggest threat in history to United States National Security would be a negative decision on Tariffs by the U.S. Supreme Court.” He lamented that U.S. citizens would be left “financially defenseless” if tariffs were dismantled, pointing out, “Now Europe is going to Tariffs against China, as they already do against others.”
In a follow-up post, Trump proclaimed the U.S. economy as the “strongest” globally, attributing this strength to his administration’s tariff policies. He wrote, “Because of Tariffs, easily and quickly applied, our National Security has been greatly enhanced, and we have become the financially strongest Country, by far, anywhere in the World.” The former president warned that only “dark and sinister forces” would wish to see this progress halted.
These comments come alongside Trump’s escalating tensions with Mexico regarding compliance with a water treaty. He claimed, “Mexico continues to violate our comprehensive Water Treaty, and this violation is seriously hurting our BEAUTIFUL TEXAS CROPS AND LIVESTOCK.” Trump noted that Mexico owes the U.S. over 800,000 acre-feet of water and demanded the release of 200,000 acre-feet by December 31, 2023, to alleviate the crisis facing American farmers.
To underscore his demands, Trump stated, “That is why I have authorized documentation to impose a 5% Tariff on Mexico if this water isn’t released, IMMEDIATELY.” He reiterated the urgency, emphasizing the detrimental impact on Texas farmers, stating, “The longer Mexico takes to release the water, the more our Farmers are hurt.”
While Trump claims the U.S. economy is thriving, experts warn of potential price increases impacting consumers as early as next year. Joseph Feldman, a senior managing director at Telsey Advisory Group, cautioned, “In the first half of next year, we are concerned that consumers are going to start to see the price increases become a little more broad-based.”
As tensions rise and deadlines approach, the implications of Trump’s statements and actions are likely to reverberate through economic and agricultural sectors across the United States. Officials and citizens alike are now left to watch how this situation unfolds in the coming weeks, with the potential for significant impacts on both the economy and international relations.
Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops.
