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US wants to make tanks, not T-shirts: Donald Trump on tariffs

IndiaTimes Monday, 26 May 2025 ()
President Trump defended his tariff strategy, prioritizing military and high-tech manufacturing over industries like textiles, despite criticism from apparel and footwear associations concerned about increased costs for consumers. He emphasized producing critical products like computer chips and tanks, while downplaying the importance of domestic textile production. Trump also extended the deadline for imposing tariffs on EU goods to allow for further negotiations.
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