A freshman Democratic senator has openly acknowledged that President Donald Trump is winning key trade negotiations with several of America\u2019s largest trading partners. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA), when asked by a Fox News reporter if he believed Trump was succeeding in the ongoing trade war, responded without hesitation: \u201cI mean, absolutely,\u201d citing the president\u2019s recent trade agreement with the European Union.<\/p>\n
Fetterman also referenced liberal commentator Bill Maher, calling him \u201cone of the oracles for my party.\u201d He noted Maher\u2019s admission that Trump\u2019s tariffs, which many believed would harm the economy, had not caused the expected damage. \u201cHe thought the tariffs were going to tank the economy and he acknowledged that they didn\u2019t,\u201d Fetterman said.<\/p>\n
The senator expressed optimism about Trump\u2019s progress, saying he was pleased with the EU deal and hopeful that a final agreement with China would also be favorable. His comments come just after President Trump announced a new round of tariffs targeting nations with large trade surpluses with the U.S., including Canada.<\/p>\n
The move is part of Trump\u2019s broader \u201cLiberation Day\u201d tariff strategy, introduced earlier this year. The strategy includes reciprocal tariffs aimed at correcting trade imbalances. Although implementation was delayed to allow for negotiation, Trump\u2019s administration has now moved forward with the plan.<\/p>\n
China is the only exception, having agreed to negotiations after facing steep tariffs\u2014over 100% on most exports\u2014for two weeks. Both countries have since agreed to suspend those tariffs temporarily while discussions for a final agreement continue.<\/p>\n
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