Economy

For executives and investors, the core lesson of the OBBBA is that the United States is no longer offering open-market access without conditions. Market entry, capital access, and even diplomatic engagement will be increasingly filtered through the prism of defense alignment, national origin, and strategic trustworthiness.

The concept sounded reasonable and Hangzhou-based Nongfu Spring, China’s largest bottled water company, took the advice to heart and secured a US$67 million investment to purchase land and pursue water rights in Nashua, a small city in Southern New Hampshire.

Yet the greatest challenge in this bold reshoring initiative is not financial or logistical, it is human. While politicians are quick to praise the virtues of manufacturing jobs, factories across the U.S. are struggling to find and retain workers.

Steve Witkoff has worked with President Trump for a number of decades in business and politics. He played a crucial role in Trump’s illustrious career as a property developer. Witkoff has also been appointed as a troubleshooter for the Trump administration to resolve complicated US foreign policy matters and long-standing diplomatic disputes.

Trump declares April 2 “Liberation Day,” launching high tariffs under the Reciprocal Trade Act to protect U.S. industries.

President Trump declares “Liberation Day,” launching sweeping tariffs to reclaim U.S. trade sovereignty and boost domestic industry.

Why 77 million Americans voted for change — rising costs, lost jobs, and failed policies. It’s time to put America First again.

Trump’s push for a real economy over Wall Street aims to uplift the middle class, counter globalist policies, and boost U.S. manufacturing.