“He Wanted to Kiss Me!”: Trump Brags About Steel Industry Praise

President Donald Trump recounted a conversation with a steel industry executive who, according to Trump, praised his trade policies and said he “wanted to kiss” him because tariffs helped boost business. Trump has frequently defended his tariff agenda as a way to protect American manufacturing and strengthen the domestic steel industry. The comments come amid ongoing debate over trade policy and the economic impact of tariffs. Watch the full remarks and reaction.