Trump’s Tariffs Trigger Trade Negotiations, Defying Dire Predictions

Few occupations permit the luxury of being persistently incorrect while retaining one’s job. Apparently, based on observations, political work as a Democrat qualifies as one of those exceptional professions. This characteristic is less conspicuous when a Democrat occupies the White House since major media outlets are perceived to cloak their errors, weaving a web of protection around them daily. However, the presidency of Donald Trump showcases the ruptures in narratives held by the American Left, as facts debunk these views on a regular basis. For instance, consider the case of Trump’s controversial tariffs.

Prevalent predictions by ‘experts’ indicated an imminent catastrophe due to such tariffs, forecasting them to provoke significant international uproars and trigger a spiralling inflation. As it happens, those grave international crises remained largely absent or manageable; many nations confronted with heightened tariffs on their exported goods opted to negotiate updated trade agreements. Analyzing the data for July reveals that Trump’s tariff policies amassed an impressive $29.6 billion. From the fiscal year 2025’s commencement in October last year to the present, estimates indicate that the U.S. has collected an imposing figure of $156.4 billion. Concurrently, inflation, which experienced a steep surge under Joe Biden’s tenure, has descended to a four-year low earlier in the summertime.

Shifting the focus to immigration, Democrats have propelled a variety of contradictory narratives. They asserted the border security under previous President Biden was ‘secure’ (i.e., securely accessible), that annihilating illegal border influxes would necessitate Congressional involvement, and that undocumented immigrants present no harm to American civilians. These assertions have been categorically disputed by facts and results.

Trump’s stringent enforcement of immigration laws, along with affirmatively shutting down the southern border, arresting, and deporting undocumented individuals who committed crimes inside U.S borders, have led to profound outcomes. The remarkable impact is reflected in the historically low rate of illegal border infiltrations witnessed in the July of 2025. For the third consecutive month, the U.S. did not release any unauthorized immigrants into the country. Interestingly, about 100,000 individuals have been deported in addition to those who are either detained or incarcerated. A rough estimate suggests that nearly one million undocumented immigrants have voluntarily left the country.

Beyond the evident links of unauthorized immigration with job displacement, soaring crime rates, and the deep-seated culture of drug and human trafficking, recent news headlines have highlighted yet another disconcerting dimension. An instance involving Harjinder Singh, an unauthorized immigrant from India, underscores this matter. Despite his failure to pass the required English proficiency test, Singh managed to earn a commercial (truck) driver’s license in California. His incompetence was evidenced when he correctly answered merely two out of 12 questions and identified only one accurate traffic sign. Consequently, Singh’s illegal maneuver on Florida’s highway lead to a fatal crash, killing three individuals. He was subsequently arrested and charged with vehicular homicide. Such events have led many to question the rationale behind issuing a CDL to an undocumented immigrant.

In the arena of foreign policy, the Democrats’ misconceptions regarding Trump’s stance are equally glaring. They tend to anticipate a rash decision from Trump leading the country into disastrous conflicts. Contrary to this view, Trump has proactively spearheaded resolution efforts in several international disputes. These include facilitating an armistice between Israel and Iran, resolving territorial conflicts between Cambodia and Thailand, encouraging a future peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan, and conducting peace accord meetings between leaders of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Recently, he extended an invitation to Russian President Vladimir Putin to Alaska, aiming to negotiate a peaceful resolution to Russia’s tumultuous battle with Ukraine. Soon afterward, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Trump at the White House, a meeting joined by notable leaders such as British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Finnish President Alexander Stubb, French President Emmanuel Macron, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte including others. Major news organizations described this assembly as ‘historic’ and emblematic of ‘trans-Atlantic unity.’ However, it remains a matter of speculation whether Trump’s renowned negotiation skills can translate this unity into an actual peace pact between Putin and Zelenskyy.

In the meantime, Trump has been equally persistent in his efforts to terminate the drawn-out conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. Although this conflict appears to be more resilient than the Russia-Ukraine one, that hasn’t deterred Trump. Critics have frequently mock his ambitious plans to transform Gaza into a resort hub along the Mediterranean. Critics are quick to point out where agreements have been reached in disputes with other nations, they are fragile, and serious concerns remain to be addressed in each case.

However, these criticisms overlook two essential arguments: First, nearly every agreement between formerly warring nations is initially delicate. Furthermore, there is also an unquestionable determination on Trump’s part to employ his influence and power to stimulate peace globally. Isn’t a president who aspires to forge an environment conducive to entrepreneurial growth, business creation, and economic development much more desirable? This is far better than profits generated through ‘nation building,’ clandestine CIA operations, or trading billions of dollars worth of arms, causing widespread destruction and death while disproportionately enriching weapons manufacturers.

Evidentially, not only are Democrats frequently mistaken about Trump’s policy strategies, but they’re also aware of their errors. They appear to lack an economic agenda, defend surveillance and multinational corporations, and seem more inclined to safeguard the ‘rights’ of illegal immigrants and criminals rather than the rights of American civilians, workers, and families.

James Carville, a seasoned Democratic strategist, appeared on Jesse Watters’ Fox News show earlier this week. Despite his eloquence, Carville was dumbstruck when asked a series of questions, failing to provide a straightforward response to any. He couldn’t offer an explanation for prominent Democrats like Bill and Hillary Clinton, Kamala Harris, and Gavin Newsom’s reluctance to appear on left-leaning talk-show host Bill Maher’s program.

Instead, Carville served rehearsed generalities about the Democrats’ prospective victory in the 2026 elections and potential excellent presidential candidates for 2028. When asked about specifics, Carville seemed to stutter, unable to provide a concrete response. It’s a telling sign of the Democratic Party’s endemic issues when even a seasoned commentator like Carville remains unable to elucidate the party’s existing poor state or endorse a single Democratic National Committee policy platform.