Trump's trade plan pitched as Rust Belt revival on factory floors

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer tours Rust Belt factories to promote Trump-era tariffs and industrial policies, arguing the economy's fundamentals remain strong even as energy prices spike from the Middle East conflict and March inflation hits 3.3%. He highlighted Whirlpool's $60 million Ohio investment and noted wage and job gains in manufacturing, framing tariffs as a tool to strengthen domestic supply chains rather than raise prices. The visit underscores a campaign-style push for a coming Midwest industrial revival ahead of 2026 races.