Trump "defends" the decisions of the first 100 days - Americans, worried by tariff tensions and recession
US President Donald Trump touted what he described as a series of major economic victories and lashed out at Democrats, including former President Joe Biden, at a rally in Michigan. The event was intended to commemorate his first 100 days in office.
The rally in the politically competitive state, the center of the US auto industry, was the largest event organized by the Republican since his inauguration on January 20.
Americans have begun to question Trump's performance in recent weeks. In particular, people are concerned about Trump's economic management amid stubborn inflation and his administration's aggressive moves to impose tariffs on nearly every country in the world.
"We had the greatest economy in the history of our country," Trump said of his first presidency, from 2017 to 2021. "We did very well, and now we're doing even better."
The president repeated his criticism of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, telling the crowd in Warren that the central bank head was not doing a good job.
The event was similar to the rallies Trump has held throughout his political career, both on and off the campaign trail. The president lashed out at what he called "radical leftist lunatics" and criticized Biden, despite the fact that it has been more than three months since the Democrat left office.
"With my tariffs on China, we are ending the greatest job theft in the history of the world," Trump said to cheers. "China has taken more jobs from us than any country has ever taken from any other country."
Polls show that Americans are not convinced by Trump's economic vision. Only 36% of respondents approved of Trump's economic administration, the lowest level in his current or previous term.
Fears of a recession have grown in recent weeks as Trump has launched a global trade war, raising tariffs to a level that economists warn could bring trade with some countries, particularly China, to a near-total halt. The moves have rattled investors and companies alike.
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