President Trump defended his presidential memorandum proposing reciprocal tariffs in a Truth Social post Saturday, saying the move will ensure a "level playing field for American workers."

Trump said the U.S. has been treated unfairly by other countries, including both friends and adversaries.

"This System will immediately bring Fairness and Prosperity back into the previously complex and unfair System of Trade," Trump wrote in the Truth Social post.

"America has helped many Countries throughout the years, at great financial cost. It is now time that these Countries remember this, and treat us fairly – A LEVEL PLAYING FIELD FOR AMERICAN WORKERS," the post read.

The president added he has instructed the Secretary of State, Secretary of Commerce, Secretary of the Treasury, and United States........

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