Trump Warns of ‘Dark Forces’ Targeting Tariff Policy; Urges Action

UPDATE: Former President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning regarding his tariff policy, claiming “dark and sinister forces” are intent on dismantling the U.S. economy. In a series of urgent posts to Truth Social earlier today, November 9, 2023, Trump voiced concerns over potential Supreme Court decisions that could negatively impact U.S. national security.

Trump referenced a developing situation where European nations are considering their own tariff measures against China. He stated, “The biggest threat in history to United States National Security would be a negative decision on Tariffs by the U.S. Supreme Court.” He emphasized that if tariffs are dismantled, the U.S. would be “financially defenseless” while other countries proceed with their own tariff policies.

In a second post, Trump reiterated his belief that his administration’s economic policies have made the U.S. the “strongest” economy globally. “Because of Tariffs, easily and quickly applied, our National Security has been greatly enhanced,” he wrote. He warned that only “dark and sinister forces” would wish to see this progress reversed.

These comments come amid a tense dispute with Mexico over water supply issues impacting Texas agriculture. Trump accused Mexico of violating a water treaty, stating, “Mexico continues to violate our comprehensive Water Treaty, and this violation is seriously hurting our BEAUTIFUL TEXAS CROPS AND LIVESTOCK.” He highlighted that Mexico owes the U.S. over 800,000 acre-feet of water due to non-compliance over the past five years.

The former president also threatened to impose a 5% tariff on Mexican goods if the water is not released promptly. “The longer Mexico takes to release the water, the more our farmers are hurt,” Trump declared. He demanded that Mexico release 200,000 acre-feet of water before December 31st.

While Trump asserts that the U.S. economy is thriving, experts are sounding alarms about potential price increases in the near future. Joseph Feldman, a senior managing director at Telsey Advisory Group, warned, “In the first half of next year, we are concerned that consumers are going to start to see the price increases become a little more broad-based.”

This ongoing economic dialogue highlights the intersection of trade policy and agriculture, underscoring the stakes for American farmers as they await critical water supplies. As developments unfold, all eyes will be on how these tariff policies evolve and what actions the Supreme Court may take in the coming weeks.

Stay tuned for further updates as this story continues to develop.