09.04.2025 09:12
The decision of U.S. President Donald Trump regarding additional taxes has made headlines. On Haberler.com, host Abdurrahman Yazıcı asked Prof. Dr. Kamer Kasım about the reasons behind this decision that is shaking the world. Prof. Dr. Kasım emphasized that the U.S. is trying to increase employment in its domestic market and listed the reasons behind the decision.
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, is at the center of global discussions due to the reasoning behind his decision, which has caused a seismic effect on world economies. This move by Trump has created significant waves in the economic world and has brought many discussions along with it. On Haberler.com, host Abdurrahman Yazıcı asked Prof. Dr. Kamer Kasım about the reasons behind the decision that has shaken the world. Prof. Dr. Kasım emphasized that the U.S. is trying to increase employment in its domestic market and listed the reasons.
Prof. Dr. Kamer Kasım, a faculty member at Bolu Abant İzzet Baysal University, stated that Trump's new tax decisions are based more on economic rather than political grounds. He also highlighted that the 25% tax imposed on automotive products in the U.S. also applies to Canada and Mexico.
Prof. Dr. Kasım stated: Trump's logic is based on the following; "The U.S. cannot attract investment, U.S. capital going to other countries negatively affects employment in the U.S., we need to prevent this." The U.S. is the largest importing country in the world. This import reflects as debt and trade deficit for the U.S. He is taking action to reduce this. Imposing a 25% tax on imported automobiles means that Trump believes it will increase demand for cars produced in the U.S. and boost domestic employment. However, an important point is that imported parts are also used in vehicles produced in the U.S. This will lead to price increases, but what Trump wants to create is an automobile industry that produces every part in the U.S. This will, of course, take some time. This will also reflect as a price increase for American consumers. This will bring about price increases and inflation in the U.S. in the short term, which is not a favorable situation for consumers. If a 25% tax suddenly comes on cars, consumers will not be pleased.
RETALIATORY STEPS FROM ALLIES TO THE U.S.
He applied this decision to his allies as well. For example, he also applied it to Taiwan. He tells chip manufacturers in Taiwan, "If you want to avoid taxes, come produce in the U.S." The U.S. is also using its market power here. Trump is doing this, but his allies are not pleased because this situation will affect trade with U.S. allies. France is discussing not investing in the U.S. in response. The largest customer of products produced in China is the U.S.
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