The rush to do trade deals with the United States following Liberation Day demonstrates once again that President Donald Trump is the ultimate dealmaker. His personal relationships with world leaders have enabled him to reshape global trade dynamics and bring nations to the negotiating table to secure favorable terms for the United States. 

His early successes underscore his ability to prioritize American interests through direct, bilateral engagement. As he continues negotiations, expect Trump’s trade frameworks to include even more foreign investments that bolster American manufacturing and global influence. 

Reviving American manufacturing is a cornerstone of the America First economic vision, and the targeted use of tariffs has proved effective in protecting industries battered by Chinese overproduction. Sector-specific tariffs have forced global competitors to rethink their strategies and brought countries like Canada and Mexico to the table. 

The same tariff-centric approach may not be useful for consumer electronics like smartphones and tablets, where manufacturers have shown a desire to build major chip fabs in the United States. Such........

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