Trumps tariff pause: Letters to the Editor April 11, 2025

It’s like what President Trump said: “Someone had to do it” (“ ‘Yippy’ . . .to yippee!” April 10).The pause, resulting from numerous countries reaching out for negotiation, is proof that his plan is effective.When we agreed to embrace the World Trade Organization model of global economics, I don’t think tens of thousands of plant closings and those jobs getting shipped to foreign countries was what we expected.This is a good way to fix the imbalances in trade agreements that have existed for decades.There are so many benefits to Trump’s approach, such as stopping the exploitation of cheap labor and giving us the chance to restore our middle class with manufacturing jobs.

I’m from a middle-class family, and all my dad’s jobs, ranging from automotive to plant manager, were closed and shipped overseas.The time is now!Greg RaleighWashington, DCTrump proves again he understands the art of the deal.Many people thought the tariffs were going to bankrupt our great nation, but he suspended the larger tariffs on many countries for 90 days.President Trump did a turnaround, and the stock market rebounded.

Who knew that would happen? Trump did.He knew what he was doing and proved a good gambler, and his tariffs worked for the good of the country.Our nation is truly lucky to have Trump as our president.

I say, bravo Trump.Frederick Bedell, Jr.BelleroseWhen Trump turns from “My policies will never change” to “You have to have flexibility” in a week, does that make him more like the (fictional!) government in George Orwell’s novel “1984” declaring that “War is peace,” “Freedom is slavery” and “Ignorance is strength”?Or does it make him what Elon Musk would call a “moron”?Richard SiegelmanPlainviewOn Tuesday, the stock market rallied — until Trump opened his mouth and announced a 100% tariff on China (although who knows how high the tariffs will be the time this is published).Somebody needs to muzzle him.I’ve been a s...