President Trump expressed optimism despite the sharp decline in stock prices following the implementation of tariffs. He indicated that he believed the markets, stocks, and the overall economy would prosper. The Dow Jones Industrial Average plummeted by over 1,600 points due to the global reaction to the tariffs imposed by Trump. The tariffs, ranging from 10% upwards, targeted various countries, including China and the European Union.

Trump defended the market upheaval as part of the necessary process, likening it to a critical surgical operation for a sick patient. He highlighted the influx of investments into the U.S. from companies seeking to manufacture goods domestically to avoid tariff implications. He emphasized the importance of negotiating with other countries using tariffs as leverage and underlined his commitment to rectifying what he perceives as long-standing exploitation of the U.S. by other nations. Trump reiterated his confidence in the positive outcomes of the tariffs as he departed for a golf tournament in Florida.