The middle class and “forgotten no more”
Inflation remains a central issue affecting American families. So much so that the fed could not cut interest rates and analysts believe it may rise in order to attract bond holders for government debt. Prices of everyday goods continue to rise, and while Trump’s tariffs have protected American jobs and industries, the impact of high oil prices remains a critical issue. Tariffs are a necessary tool to counter unfair trade practices, but oil sanctions that keep global energy prices artificially high are a different story.
Let this be clear: Tariffs, when used strategically, protect American industry, but oil sanctions punish the global middle class and indirectly harm America. By keeping energy prices high through sanctions on Russia, Venezuela, and Iran, the cost of transportation, production, and everyday goods remains elevated, making life harder for working Americans.
The Trump economic team has to now recognize the paradox at play and sacrifice British pensions and other benefactors who acted as parasites to the American people. Why? Because you cannot impose tariffs to protect American workers while simultaneously keeping oil prices high through sanctions that benefit global elites. His administration must take the next step by adjusting these policies to better align with America’s long-term economic interests.
The Real Beneficiaries of High Oil Prices
Who benefits from high oil prices? The answer is clear: London, Texas, Saudi Arabia, Canada and Brazil. The global oil elite has profited at the direct expense of the American middle class. When fuel costs remain high, shipping, manufacturing, and consumer goods all follow suit. These artificially created costs do not protect America—they weaken its competitive edge.
The biggest threat to “Made in America” products isn’t foreign labor or overseas manufacturing—it’s a poor global middle class. A middle class that can barely afford to keep the lights on will not buy American cars, American technology, or American agriculture. They will be forced to buy cheap, mass-produced Chinese goods.
Trump has wisely taken steps to strengthen the global demand for American products by ensuring affordable energy and maintaining necessary tariffs to hold foreign abusers accountable. Without this, American businesses would continue to struggle in international markets.
Sanctions Had Backfired But Are Now Being Corrected
There was a time when sanctions were a powerful tool of diplomacy. But today, these measures had done nothing but isolate the United States while our adversaries grew stronger. Trump’s adjustments have begun to reverse these negative effects. Consider the consequences before his administration acted:
- Russia had solidified its oil alliances with China and India, selling crude at a discount while the U.S. struggled with high prices.
- Venezuela had moved deeper into economic deals with China, while American refiners lost access to a crucial heavy crude source.
- Iran continued to expand its oil trade with Asia, weakening U.S. economic leverage and strengthening China’s strategic hold over the global energy market.
Sanctions had not weakened these regimes; they had pushed them into alliances that excluded the United States. Trump has taken bold steps to ensure that the U.S. remains competitive, leveraging economic pressure where necessary but also opening new opportunities for American industry. But these steps will only pay off if he strike deals fast and drop sanctions to regain the trust burnt by the handlers of Biden.
We Must Sacrifice The Oil Business Fast – Or Go Down With Them
Big oil giants like ExxonMobil, Chevron, Shell, BP, TotalEnergies, ConocoPhillips and Eni thrive on high oil prices, raking in massive profits while everyday consumers struggle with rising costs. Some of these companies, along with their investors and lobbying arms, have a vested interest in keeping oil prices elevated, ensuring that energy remains expensive and inflation persists. By prioritizing profit over affordability, they stand in the way of a true global middle-class revival, restricting economic growth, raising transportation and manufacturing costs, and fueling inflationary pressure worldwide. Until leadership is bold enough to challenge this entrenched power, the middle class will remain at the mercy of oil monopolies that manipulate supply to protect their margins, not the average citizen’s economic future.
Tariffs vs. EU VAT: Trump’s Rightful War
While tariffs have been an essential tool in defending American industry, there is one trade battle that Trump has rightly taken on: The European Union’s VAT scam.
For decades, American companies had been subject to an unfair tax regime where the EU’s Value-Added Tax (VAT) effectively penalized U.S. tech giants and manufacturers, making American exports artificially more expensive compared to local EU goods. This was nothing short of a protectionist scam designed to favor European companies at the expense of American businesses.
Trump’s rejection of the OECD’s global tax scheme was also the right move. The OECD, masquerading as an independent economic body, has long been a bureaucratic scam designed to enforce European-centric economic policies while shackling American businesses with compliance costs and unnecessary regulatory burdens. Trump’s refusal to bow to their demands signals true economic independence, something no other U.S. president has had the courage to embrace.
The Path Forward: Continuing Economic Victory
With his reelection secured, Trump must continue taking decisive action to cement his legacy as the champion of the American middle class. This includes:
- Ensuring oil sanctions are lifted against ALL OIL PRODUCING NATIONS – PERIOD. Lower energy prices will continue boosting the global middle class and increasing demand for American exports.
- Maintaining strategic tariffs to protect American workers. Tariffs should not be removed, but rather used to hold foreign nations accountable for trade abuses.
- Continuing the fight against the EU VAT scam. American companies must remain competitive in European markets.
- Rejecting OECD-imposed global tax schemes. America must continue its independence from the European bureaucratic elite that seeks to undermine its economy.
Conclusion: Trump’s Economic Legacy
Trump has already done what no other leader dared to do: stand up the EU and Canada, which is run by bureaucratic globalists who collude to threaten American prosperity. Now, he must continue the fight to ensure that the middle class thrives under his leadership – by playing his most powerful card against oil producers. An oil price crash is the only thing that can save the MAGA campaign right now.
The choice remains clear: Sustain these victories. Remove harmful oil sanctions against all oil producing nations. Use tariffs strategically. Empower the middle class.
By staying the course, Trump will not only cement his place in history as the leader who truly put America First—he will ensure that the forgotten men and women of this country remain forgotten no more, which was an election promise he made the first time the American people sent him to office.
