Ft Wayne Times

Rep. Marlin Stutzman, U.S. Congressman representing Indiana's 3rd district, expressed his support for President Trump's trade policies in a series of tweets posted on July 29, 2025. Stutzman praised the administration's efforts to improve trade conditions for American manufacturers and highlighted the benefits for his home state.

In a tweet at 19:00 UTC, Stutzman stated: "Proud to see President Trump putting America first on trade.

After decades of bad deals that hit Indiana manufacturing hard, we're finally regaining our competitive edge on the global stage.

This reset is a huge win for the Midwest—especially Hoosiers in District 3!

Thank".

Later that evening at 20:49 UTC, he appeared on television to discuss President Trump's diplomatic skills. Stutzman said: “I've said it many times that President Trump is the strongest diplomat,” Stutzman said on the “Just the News, No Noise” TV show. “He's the strongest negotiator our country's had since President Reagan.”

In another tweet posted moments later at 20:49 UTC, Stutzman described details of a recent agreement between the United States and European leaders: “Trump announced the trade deal after meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Scotland over the weekend. The agreement means there will only be a 15% tariff on European imports, in exchange for $600 billion of investments in the U.S. and a $750 billion.

The recent agreement referenced by Stutzman follows longstanding concerns about how international trade deals have affected manufacturing jobs in Indiana and other Midwestern states. Trade policy has been a recurring topic among lawmakers from industrial regions who argue that previous agreements led to job losses and reduced competitiveness for local industries.

President Trump's approach to renegotiating international trade deals has received both praise and criticism from various sectors, reflecting ongoing debates over tariffs and foreign investment as tools for economic growth.