According to informed sources, the speech is scheduled to be broadcast at 4:30 PM Eastern Time (Thursday morning Beijing time), with widespread expectations that it will carry clear economic directions, specifically regarding trade policies and economic protectionism.
Trump's recent moves indicate an increasing focus on supporting domestic production, especially in sensitive sectors such as semiconductors and pharmaceuticals, where he hinted at an upcoming plan to impose new tariffs on these imported products, with the possibility that tariffs on pharmaceutical imports could gradually reach high levels, potentially hitting 250% over a period of one to 18 months. The declared goal of these measures is to stimulate the return of vital manufacturing chains to the United States.
It is also possible that Trump will shine a spotlight on international trade relations, especially given his repeated statements regarding countries he considers to benefit from the trade imbalance with America. He had previously issued explicit threats to India and the European Union of imposing tariffs of up to 35% if existing agreements are not reconsidered.
Alongside economic issues, Trump is expected to showcase a controversial project within the White House, related to a comprehensive renovation of the presidential event hall, with an estimated cost of around $200 million, funded by private contributions without direct government funding. The project, known as 'Legacy of Leadership', has sparked a wave of criticism, but Trump bets on presenting it as a symbol of a personal achievement added to his political history.
Trump may also use this speech to implicitly criticize federal economic institutions, particularly regarding what he sees as delays in interest rate cuts, or to question the neutrality of official data related to the labor market. He is likely to announce names of candidates for influential positions, such as a new member of the Federal Reserve Board and the Director of the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
On the geopolitical front, despite the absence of prior statements regarding foreign policy recently, observers do not rule out that Trump will allocate space for his comments on sensitive international files, such as the Ukrainian crisis or relations with China and Russia.
Ultimately, the upcoming speech is expected to reflect Trump's adherence to his traditional approach focused on protecting the national economy and criticizing institutions that he sees as responsible for 'weakening' the American position globally, in a scene that reaffirms his philosophy that he has long championed: 'America First'.
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