The US President Donald Trump reflects on his time working with North Carolina furniture makers, praising American artisanship and linking its decline to offshoring and trade policies. Recalling his attention to design details, Trump argues that tariffs helped revive US manufacturing, especially in furniture and the auto industry. He claims tough trade measures against China are bringing jobs and industries back to America, while also revisiting his controversial remark about tariffs being his “favourite word.” The remarks highlight Trump’s continued focus on protectionism, trade wars and reshoring US industry as a key political message.