{"id":2426244,"date":"2025-04-22T14:36:01","date_gmt":"2025-04-22T18:36:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/op-ed-president-trump-mastered-the-art-of-the-tariff\/"},"modified":"2025-04-22T14:40:32","modified_gmt":"2025-04-22T18:40:32","slug":"op-ed-president-trump-mastered-the-art-of-the-tariff","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/op-ed-president-trump-mastered-the-art-of-the-tariff\/","title":{"rendered":"Op-Ed: President Trump Mastered the Art of the Tariff"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fop-ed-president-trump-mastered-the-art-of-the-tariff%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2426244&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The text discusses Donald Trump&#8217;s approach to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bidens-race-to-undo-trump-environmental-reforms-violates-public-trust\/\" title=\"Biden\u2019s Race To Undo Trump Environmental Reforms Violates Public Trust\">trade negotiations<\/a>, highlighting his recent successes in the realm of tariffs and international relations. It suggests that Trump&#8217;s negotiation tactics have transformed the dynamics between the U.S. and other countries, as evidenced by European Commission President Ursula Von Der Leyen&#8217;s retreat from her initial retaliatory tariffs against the U.S., which she dropped after Trump delayed his tariffs. The article highlights Trump&#8217;s ability to exert influence on international partners, mentioning his meetings with leaders like Italy&#8217;s Prime Minister georgia meloni and his relationship with Zimbabwe, where tariffs were quickly negotiated away. It also notes vietnam&#8217;s willingness to sacrifice Chinese imports in favor of closer ties with the U.S. The author emphasizes Trump&#8217;s strategic negotiation skills, branding his method as the \u201cArt of The Tariff,\u201d and suggests that he excels in maneuvering trade deals to America&#8217;s advantage. the summary reflects Trump&#8217;s impactful and controversial trade policies and his effectiveness in international negotiations.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Donald Trump has made it clear that he is a business wizard. The execution of his tariff policy has shown this to be true. Trump has stated many times that nations across the globe are blowing up his phone begging for a deal, and they should be.<\/p>\n<p>This comes after we&rsquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">ve faced decades<\/a> of unprovoked tariffs, with other countries making billions from our generous trade, putting us at an incredible deficit and participating in the global behavior pattern of ripping America off and laughing about it later. It&rsquo;s about time they get a taste of their own medicine.<\/p>\n<p>European Commission President Ursula Von Der Leyen, arguably one of the world leaders with the most to lose, tried her best to be tough against the United States. Many American diplomats respect Von Der Leyen for being able to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/germany-prevails-at-supreme-court-in-dispute-over-jewish-art-extorted-by-nazis\/\" title=\"Germany Prevails at Supreme Court in Dispute Over Jewish Art Extorted by Nazis\">strong-arm<\/a> the EU Commission, but you can&rsquo;t strong-arm Donald Trump.<\/p>\n<p>She released 25 percent retaliatory tariffs against the United States as a response, but as soon as Trump made the call to delay his tariffs, she dropped those tariffs like a hot potato.<\/p>\n<p>She folded. Donald Trump scored a massive win for the market, and he scored against her. As White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt has stated, it&rsquo;s the &ldquo;Art of the Deal&rdquo; &mdash; just a bargaining tactic, and a pretty damn good one, if this is the result.<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} else { \t\t\t\tdocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() { \t\t\t\t\tfunction loadScript(src) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst script=document.createElement(\"script\"); \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.src=src; \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.async=true; \t\t\t\t\t\tdocument.body.appendChild(script); \t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\tfunction findPreviousParagraph(selector, x) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst targetElement=document.querySelector(selector); \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!targetElement) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.warn(\"Target element not found.\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn null; \t\t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Get all <\/p>\n<p> elements in order as they appear in the document \t\t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphs=Array.from(document.querySelectorAll(\"p\"));  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the index of the last <\/p>\n<p> before the target element \t\t\t\t\t\tlet targetIndex=paragraphs.findIndex(p=> p.compareDocumentPosition(targetElement) & Node.DOCUMENT_POSITION_PRECEDING);  \t\t\t\t\t\tif (targetIndex===-1 || targetIndex <x) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.warn(\"Not enough paragraphs before the target element.\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn null; \t\t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\treturn paragraphs[targetIndex - x]; \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Set up IntersectionObserver \t\t\t\t\tfunction observeElement(element) { \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!element) return;  \t\t\t\t\t\tconst observer=new IntersectionObserver( \t\t\t\t\t\t\t(entries)=> { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tentries.forEach(entry=> { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tif (entry.isIntersecting) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.log(\"Paragraph is now visible:\", entry.target.textContent.trim()); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloadScript(\"https:\/\/embed.sendtonews.com\/player3\/embedcode.js?fk=s28Az7AY\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.disconnect(); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t}, \t\t\t\t\t\t\t{ threshold: 0.5 } \/\/ Adjust threshold as needed \t\t\t\t\t\t);  \t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.observe(element); \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the 1st paragraph before #stnvideo and observe it \t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphToObserve=findPreviousParagraph(\"#stnvideo\", 2); \t\t\t\t\tobserveElement(paragraphToObserve); \t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>But this isn&rsquo;t the end. After Trump&rsquo;s meeting with Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni, there have been chirps of a telephone conversation between Meloni and Ursula Von Der Leyen. I can only imagine that tariffs will be a large subject of concern, and we all know which side Meloni will represent. Another display of international influence and negotiation skills from Donald Trump.<\/p>\n<p>Destabilize the enemy (threaten tariffs), persuade a friend of the enemy (Meloni-Trump meeting), get the friend of the enemy to persuade the enemy into a friend (Meloni-Von Der Leyen call). I suspect the next step is a meeting with Von Der Leyen, during which she&rsquo;ll kiss the ring, and that&rsquo;s how you win a deal.<\/p>\n<p>Zimbabwe is also a big topic of discussion in this tariff zone, considering they folded by dropping all tariffs on the United States almost immediately after tariffs were imposed. Almost everyone on the international stage knows our relationship with Zimbabwe has been a bit turbulent. However, their immediate bow to Donald Trump puts their respect for his resilience and American resolve on display.<\/p>\n<p>Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa understands how valuable an economic relationship is with the United States, as Africa is becoming a more desirable place for investment and the growing consumer base.<\/p>\n<p>Zimbabwe could reap these opportunities simply by being a friend to the United States and attracting investment dollars from U.S. allies. Trump wins with no more Zimbabwean tariffs, and they win with economic growth.<\/p>\n<p>China has been extremely defensive with their economic reactions to Trump. However, a very brave nation quite close to China has made a tough choice to crack down on all Chinese imports to their nation. Vietnam, in order to please Trump and, by proxy, avoid tariffs, has made it absolutely clear they are willing to sacrifice billions of dollars of Chinese imports in order to forge a sustainable trade partnership with the United States.<\/p>\n<p>The Vietnam Government Office, a coordination tool for the Vietnamese ministries, spoke with Trump on April 3, and we can only assume that the topic of this discussion was tariffs. Whatever the tactics he used in that conversation, they worked, because Vietnam has turned their backs on Chinese imports and are working with the United States to mutually lower tariffs.<\/p>\n<p>Donald Trump is giving a master class in negotiation. Why even buy his books? Just watch the man work. He plays with the enemy, wraps them into a trade gavotte, and each step of the dance is another piece of his puzzle.<\/p>\n<p>Once it&rsquo;s over, he&rsquo;s got them to drop the enemies imports, drop retaliatory tariffs, and drop tariffs altogether. 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He frequently claims that countries worldwide are eager to negotiate with him, and rightly so. After years of facing unjust tariffs that have led to significant trade deficits, it&#8217;s time for these nations to experience the consequences of their actions. European Commission President Ursula Von Der Leyen attempted to take a strong stance against the U.S., but when Trump postponed his tariffs, she quickly retracted her retaliatory measures. This was a significant victory for Trump and showcased his negotiation skills, as noted by White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, who referred to it as the &#8220;Art of the Deal.&#8221; <\/p>\n<p>Following Trump&#8217;s discussions with Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni, there are indications that tariffs will be a key topic in her conversation with Von Der Leyen. Trump&#8217;s strategy involves destabilizing adversaries while persuading allies like Meloni to influence others in favor of U.S. interests. Zimbabwe&#8217;s swift removal of tariffs on American goods further illustrates how countries recognize the value of maintaining good relations with the U.S., especially as Africa becomes more attractive for investment.<\/p>\n<p>Vietnam has also made a bold move by reducing Chinese imports in order to strengthen its trade relationship with America and avoid potential tariffs from Trump\u2019s administration. The Vietnamese government has shown its willingness to sacrifice economic ties with China for this purpose.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, Donald Trump&#8217;s approach exemplifies effective negotiation tactics; he skillfully maneuvers through international relations and achieves favorable outcomes by leveraging trade agreements and tariff strategies<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2426245,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Donald-Trump-Georgia-Meloni.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[13123,15322,50406,42205,3634],"class_list":["post-2426244","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-economics","tag-op-ed","tag-tariffs-2","tag-trade-policy","tag-trump"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Donald-Trump-Georgia-Meloni.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2426244","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2426244"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2426244\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2426252,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2426244\/revisions\/2426252"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2426245"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2426244"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2426244"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2426244"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}