U.S. Treasury Secretary Bensinger wrote today: "President Trump has remained steadfast in his position on reducing the trade deficit and rebuilding American manufacturing. The U.S. Treasury's projections show that tariff revenues in 2026 and projected revenues in subsequent years remain largely unchanged. Based on statutory authority established as early as 1974, the president is advancing a coordinated and unified trade strategy. The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative and the Department of Commerce are conducting related investigations, which are expected to strengthen enforcement and may further increase tariff revenues. 'America First' economic agenda will continue to be pursued without interruption."
Comments: Bensinger's remarks aim to set the tone, defend, and sustain Trump's trade policy. On one hand, using the stability of tariff revenues to prove the sustainability of the policy; on the other hand, citing old laws to find legal grounds for tariff measures. At the same time, it sends signals to strengthen enforcement and expand tariffs. Essentially, 'America First' will not stop, and the tough trade path will continue. It serves both to comfort the domestic camp and to demonstrate an uncompromising and pressure-inducing stance abroad.
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