Addressing Congress
On March 4, in Washington, D.C., President Donald Trump gave a speech to Congress. Members of both the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives gathered for the event. It was the president’s first joint address since his second term began on January 20.
In the speech, Trump went over the actions his administration has taken during the first six weeks of his term. He noted imposing tariffs, or taxes, on goods imported from Canada, China, and Mexico. (For more, see “TFK Explains: Tariffs”.) Trump said these tariffs will “protect our businesses.” He shared plans to impose tariffs on goods from other trading partners, including India and South Korea.
Trump also spoke about actions he has taken on other issues, such as border security, foreign relations, and inflation. “And we are just getting started,” he said. He told the American people to “get ready for an incredible future.”
The Democratic Party made the traditional rebuttal, or response, to the president’s address. Senator Elissa Slotkin, from Michigan, delivered the speech. She argued that Trump’s economic plans, such as tariffs, will not “actually help Americans get ahead.”
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