'Keep Japanese cars out and respect will roll in': Trump's 1995 interview viral amid tariff chaos

A 1995 interview reveals Donald Trump's long-held views on US trade policy, particularly his criticism of negotiations with Japan. He argued that American negotiators were too weak and conceded too quickly, resulting in unfavorable deals. Trump believed a tougher stance would earn more respect, a sentiment that aligns with his later "America first" policies as president.