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Trump's aggressive stance on trade deficits is a notable shift in U.S. policy, emphasizing the detrimental impact of foreign trade on American jobs and economic stability. His administration proposed using tariffs as leverage to encourage foreign investment in the U.S., insisting that companies producing profits overseas must create American jobs in return. However, critics argue that such a strategy risks fostering a culture of waiting for judicial rulings to change the landscape, with increasing tariffs looming if courts rule in favor of the Trump administration.