During a press conference in the Oval Office on Thursday, former President Donald Trump unveiled a sweeping new trade initiative, the “Fair and Reciprocal Plan,” aimed at imposing equal tariffs on countries that tax American imports. The move marks a bold shift in U.S. trade policy, seeking to level the playing field through mirrored tax measures.
While signing the executive order, Trump engaged in a heated exchange with CNN reporter Kaitlan Collins. As Collins attempted to question the potential economic consequences of the policy—particularly regarding inflation—Trump cut her off abruptly. “Excuse me, we haven’t asked you to speak yet,” he retorted, pushing back against her line of questioning.
Trump emphasized the simplicity of the plan: “They charge us a tax or tariff, and we charge them the exact same.” The moment highlighted both the administration’s aggressive stance on trade and Trump’s ongoing friction with the media.
