Former President Donald Trump criticized the U.S. for allowing “big companies” to “raid and rape our country” by exporting goods made overseas during a recent economic address. He proposed offering incentives for companies to open factories in the U.S., including low taxes and energy costs, but only if they hire American workers and produce goods domestically. Trump’s campaign indicated that a 15% corporate tax rate would be implemented for companies manufacturing in the U.S. and that foreign companies doing business in the U.S. would be penalized. This plan mirrors Trump’s previous trade policies, which included a trade war with China.
Trump’s use of the word “rape” to describe the impact of foreign companies on the U.S. economy has drawn criticism, particularly in light of his own legal battle with writer E. Jean Carroll over rape allegations. Trump denied Carroll’s claims but was found liable for sexually abusing and defaming her, leading to several legal judgments against him. Despite this, Trump continues to assert his economic agenda, emphasizing the importance of creating jobs and manufacturing domestically to prevent further exploitation of the U.S. by foreign businesses.
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