President Trump, in his address to Congress Tuesday, celebrated the whirlwind of changes he has brought to the federal government. His success from this point on will depend largely on whether Americans believe the unease caused by his speedy actions—an unsettled stock market, a trade war with allies and uncertainty over the extent of federal job and spending cuts—will lead to the American renewal he promised.
In making his case, Trump suggested that a return to “the golden age of America," while under way, would take time to complete. He acknowledged that prices remain high, singling out the cost of eggs, and twice in his speech said his tariffs could cause short-term pain. “There’ll be a little disturbance, but we’re OK with that," he said.
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