Remember when they said Trump’s tariff threats would destroy the economy? (I do. It was literally last week.) The experts warned of trade wars, skyrocketing prices, and global chaos. Every economist on TV predicted disaster.

Look, I get it. The establishment media spent months telling us that threatening tariffs was reckless. They said Europe would retaliate. They promised American workers would suffer while our allies turned against us.

Well, guess what? President Trump just landed what he calls “the biggest deal ever made” with the European Union. The man they said couldn’t negotiate just got Europe to commit $750 billion in American energy purchases. That’s not a typo. (I checked twice.) Three-quarters of a trillion dollars.

From ‘The Post Millennial’:

The United States has reached a trade deal with the European Union after President Donald Trump pressured the group of nations, as well as others, to open up trade with the US using the threat of tariffs.

While being joined by EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Trump detailed the plans for the deal. “The European Union is going to agree to purchase from the United States $750 billion worth of energy.”

But that’s just the beginning. The EU also promised to invest $600 billion into the American economy. They’re buying massive amounts of military equipment. And they’re opening their entire $20 trillion economy to American goods with zero tariffs.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent summed it up perfectly: “President Trump is the world’s great negotiator, and the American people are the beneficiaries.” You want to know what winning looks like? This is it.

Energy Independence Becomes Economic Power

Let me break this down for you. The energy deal alone changes everything. For years, Europe bought their energy from Russia and the Middle East. Now they’re buying American.

You know what $750 billion buys? That’s American oil workers in Texas and Pennsylvania. That’s natural gas producers in Ohio and West Virginia. That’s thousands of good-paying jobs that can’t be outsourced.

And here’s the part that makes me smile: This isn’t just about money. It’s about power. When Europe depends on American energy, they can’t play games with trade anymore. We’ve turned our energy independence into economic leverage.

The deal proves what conservatives have said all along: American energy is a strategic weapon. Use it.

Making Europe Pay Its Fair Share

For decades, Europe has gotten a free ride. They’ve protected their markets while flooding ours with their products. Remember when free trade meant we got fleeced? Me too. Not anymore.

Trump settled on a 15% tariff on European goods. The media is spinning this as high, but here’s what they’re not telling you: Trump threatened 30%. He got them to accept 15% plus massive concessions.

Even better, American products now enter Europe with zero tariffs. That’s right – zero. Our farmers, manufacturers, and businesses get free access to 450 million European consumers. Funny how that works, isn’t it?

The military equipment purchases are the cherry on top. Finally, Europe is paying for its own defense instead of relying on American taxpayers.

Critics Proven Wrong Again

Where are all those experts now? The ones who said tariff threats never work? The ones who promised economic disaster?

Just last week, these same “experts” were warning about the August 1st deadline. They said Trump was bluffing. They said Europe would never give in. I’m checking my notes here… weren’t these the same geniuses who said Hillary had it in the bag?

Instead, Trump got more than anyone imagined possible. He turned the threat of tariffs into the biggest trade deal in history. It’s like watching Reagan take on the Soviet Union all over again.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz even admitted the deal saved Germany’s auto industry. Imagine that – Trump just saved European jobs while creating American ones. But sure, let’s keep listening to these “experts.”

This is what happens when you negotiate from strength instead of weakness. This is what America First actually looks like. Still think America First means America alone?

Key Takeaways

• Trump secured $750 billion in EU energy purchases and $600 billion in investments
• Europe opens its $20 trillion economy to American goods at zero tariffs
• The 15% EU tariff rate beats the threatened 30% while securing major concessions
• Critics who predicted economic disaster from tariff threats proven wrong again

Sources: The Post Millennial, Reuters