Howard Lutnick: How America Can Hit 6% GDP Growth in 2026

Howard Lutnick, the Secretary of Commerce, discusses his experiences and policy perspectives within the Trump administration, focusing on trade, tariffs, and economic strategies. He argues that the US trade deficit reflects a historical exploitation of American innovation, advocating for tariffs to rebalance economic power and incentivize domestic production. Lutnick details specific trade negotiations, such as the deal with Japan involving $550 billion in financing for US projects, and the strategy behind pharmaceutical repricing, aiming for fair prices and domestic reshoring. He also highlights efforts to combat fraud within federal programs and envisions a future of 5-6% GDP growth through strategic economic policies, emphasizing the importance of American self-sufficiency and challenging conventional economic approaches.