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The President’s rationale for imposing tariffs is rooted in past successes during his previous term. After decades of stagnant wage growth, policies enacted then resulted in an increase of over $6,000 per family. By reinstating these policies, he expresses confidence that they would once again yield positive economic outcomes. The President maintains that the burden of tariffs lies primarily on the countries exporting goods to the U.S., rather than American consumers. This belief is substantiated by ongoing foreign discontent regarding these tariffs, which suggests that exporting countries feel the pressure, therefore validating the President's assertions.