Invoking tariffs, threatening treaties, speaking in blunt terms and using heavy handed tactics to ensure countries respect all of your competitive advantages, in an effort to ensure your country receives fair trade assurances.
Seemingly unafraid of political criticism from those favoring a global economy and open borders, the president used Trumpconomic policies to narrow the gigantic trade deficit.
When someone actually reveals their real intentions in the middle of spewing absurd bull**it- Trump has done this in practically every one of his speeches. As stated by Trevor Noah.