Rather than leaning on tariffs, a smarter path for Trump—or any U.S. leader—would be to eliminate the federal minimum wage and strengthen right-to-work legislation. If states like New York want to set wages at $40 per hour, let them. Removing the federal mandate would better align wages with local economies while incentivizing legal immigration and encouraging sustainable business models. In parallel, a stronger—not weaker—U.S. dollar would reinforce America’s global economic influence.