Washington, D.C., July 28, 2025 — In an interview with The Chris Salcedo Show on Newsmax2, Nestpoint Managing Director John Thomas hailed President Trump’s new trade agreement with the European Union as “a great day for Americans,” calling it a strategic victory for U.S. industry and global leverage.
The agreement, reached after months of negotiations and a threatened 30% tariff, resulted in the EU accepting a 15% tariff on goods sold in the U.S., while also agreeing to purchase $750 billion in American energy and $600 billion in U.S. military equipment. “This is a great day for Americans,” said Thomas. “It’s unbelievably and disproportionately fair for the U.S. This deal is textbook Trump—anchoring hard, then closing strong. American car companies will finally break through European trade barriers. It’s a win.”
Thomas emphasized the broader impact of the deal, framing it as part of a larger global strategy to isolate China, revitalize U.S. manufacturing, and reassert economic leadership.
He also took aim at critics in the media, stating, “The American press has revealed they’re rooting for anyone but America. Even when Trump delivers peace or prosperity, they treat it as a threat.”
In the interview, Thomas also addressed the U.S. Federal Reserve’s recent $3.1 billion renovation project—a move he characterized as tone-deaf in the face of rising interest rates and economic pressure on everyday Americans. “Trump understands real estate and construction—Powell doesn’t,” Thomas noted. “Beyond wasteful spending, the Fed has failed to act. Lowering interest rates would immediately ease the cost of living, but they only seem to step in when a Democrat needs a win.”
As President Trump moves to fast-track sanctions on nations continuing to trade with Russia—including 100% tariffs within two weeks—Thomas affirmed the strategic logic: squeeze Russia’s economy and end the war in Ukraine by cutting off its financial lifelines.
With global trade rapidly shifting and strategic alliances being redefined, Nestpoint continues to track high-impact developments across economic, defense, and geopolitical spheres. Through senior leadership like John Thomas, the firm remains at the forefront of U.S. positioning in international affairs.
The full interview originally aired on Newsmax2. Watch it here.
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