The US president considers tariffs a cornerstone of his economic program.

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In his speech on the U.S. economy on the evening of December 9th at Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, President Donald Trump praised his tariff policy as a cornerstone of his economic program.

Mr. Trump reiterated that “tariff” is one of his favorite words and said that the $12 billion aid package his administration just announced for American farmers was paid for with tariff revenue.

Ten months into his second term, President Trump said his main focus is making America more “affordable,” saying he has “no higher priority” and pledging to lower prices, including on gasoline, which he sees as a tax cut.

Mr Trump blamed Democrats and the previous administration for sending prices “skyrocketing and bringing the highest inflation in history”, and pledged to “bring those prices down quickly, lower prices, higher wages”.

Before Mr. Trump spoke, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expressed optimism in an interview with NBC that the American people would sympathize with President Trump's optimistic view of the economy, saying "everything we've done over the past year is setting the stage for a great 2026."

President Trump's trip to Pennsylvania is the first in a series of rallies the White House promises to hold across the country to promote his platform and support Republican candidates in next year's elections.

The Trump administration has sought to reboot its economic messaging, after polls showed growing dissatisfaction with performance on cost-of-living issues.

A recent NBC News poll found that a majority of registered voters believe the Trump administration has not met expectations in addressing economic issues.

The US government has collected billions of dollars from President Trump’s tariffs this year. If current tariffs remain in place, the US government will collect about $2.3 trillion over the 2026–2035 period, according to the Tax Policy Center. However, many economists warn that tariffs have contributed to higher prices on some goods, while many companies say they will raise prices if the tariffs remain in place.

The US Supreme Court has yet to rule on Mr Trump's sweeping use of tariffs under a law that applies only during emergencies.

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