Trump Says Energy Dominance and Trade Leverage Are Tied Together
Trump argues U.S. energy security, export capacity and tariff leverage should work together to strengthen trade negotiations and industrial policy.
WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald J. Trump argued that U.S. energy security, export capacity and tariff leverage should be used together to strengthen trade negotiations and industrial policy.
Here is the full post on truthsocial: “Trump argued that U.S. energy security, export capacity, and tariff leverage should be used together to strengthen trade negotiations and industrial policy.” on August 13, 2026 at 2:19 PM ET.
This is Trump’s 2nd message released today, and the last post was 5 hours ago, and it is not part of a thread. On average, Trump produces 18 posts per day since his inauguration on January 20, 2025. The move fits a broader pattern in Trump’s recent messaging, with 18 of his 458 posts over the last 30 days classified as Economy posts.
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The message ties three levers of federal economic policy into a single argument. Trump framed domestic energy security, the capacity to export, and the use of tariffs as tools that reinforce one another in trade talks. He presented them as instruments to shape industrial policy alongside negotiating posture.
Trump did not name specific countries, deals or tariff figures in the post. He addressed the concepts in broad terms without attaching numbers or timelines. The statement stands as a policy argument rather than an announcement of new measures.
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