Welcome back to OnThePoint, this is Greg C. Truax.
For decades, we’ve allowed allies to enjoy trade advantages at the expense of our own industries. But those days are over.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says America must reclaim its capacity in critical sectors like steel, aluminum, and semiconductors to safeguard our security, workforce, and economic future.
He says President Trump’s tariffs create a new baseline of fairness—responding to years of hefty barriers imposed by the European Union and other trading partners. Once reciprocity is established, Rubio explains, we can negotiate equitable, bilateral deals that finally prioritize American interests.
After all, why maintain a lopsided status quo?
From the NewsTalk 1040 studios, this is Greg C. Truax.
Greg C. Truax is president of GCTMediaGroup, a film production studio, online magazine publisher, radio commentator, and creator of written and broadcast opinion commentary.