The Charlie Kirk Show Trump's Trade Triumph ft. Sec. Howard Lutnick
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Jul 29, 2025 
Howard Lutnick, Secretary of Commerce who played a key role in President Trump's trade negotiations, shares insights on the recent trade agreements with the EU and Japan. He discusses how these deals have transformed America's trade landscape and the potential for tariff rebates benefiting working-class Americans. Lutnick also highlights the strategic tactics used in these negotiations and the promising outlook for high-tech job reshoring in the U.S. Plus, he touches on the evolving U.S.-China trade dynamics and the importance of collaboration in global economics.
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Historic EU Trade Deal Opened
- The EU trade deal opens a $20 trillion economy to the U.S. for the first time.
- This historic agreement overturns decades of restrictive trade policies fixed by President Trump in months.
Trump Redefined Trade Strategy
- Trump's trade policy flipped post-WWII policy by pressuring trading partners with tariffs.
- The U.S. used its power as the world's greatest consumer to demand fairness in trade.
Trade Barriers Lifted For U.S. Goods
- Lobster and beef, previously blocked in Europe, are now accessible for U.S. exporters.
- Car standards were accepted so U.S.-made cars can be sold in Europe without barriers.