Donald J. Trump, former President of the United States and 2024 Republican presidential nominee, shared several posts on Truth Social on August 12, 2025. The content focused primarily on U.S. tariffs and their impact on the economy.
In a post at 10:24 AM EST, Trump stated, "Trillions of Dollars are being taken in on Tariffs, which has been incredible for our Country, its Stock Market, its General Wealth, and just about everything else. It has been proven, that even at this late stage, Tariffs have" (August 12, 2025).
Later that day, Trump also amplified coverage from a supportive news community with a brief message: "President Trump News Community https://t.co/WjDukKoymA" (August 12, 2025).
An additional post included a timestamped link without further comment: "Donald J. Trump Truth Social 08.12.25 07:10 AM EST https://t.co/NBo0lY7SfZ" (August 12, 2025).
During his presidency and subsequent political activity, Donald J. Trump has consistently promoted the use of tariffs as an economic tool to protect American industries and generate government revenue. Economists have debated the long-term effects of tariffs; while they can increase government income in the short term by taxing imports from other countries, they may also lead to higher prices for consumers and potential retaliation from trading partners.
