WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a bold statement aimed at reshaping the future of American industry, President Donald J. Trump declared that U.S. tech companies will no longer be allowed to thrive on American freedom while outsourcing jobs and manufacturing overseas.

“Many of our largest tech companies have reaped the blessings of American freedom while building their factories in China, hiring workers in India,” Trump said. “Under President Trump, those days are OVER.”

The remarks were made during a national economic address where Trump emphasized his administration's commitment to reshoring manufacturing, strengthening the U.S. labor force, and reducing dependence on foreign labor and supply chains — especially in critical industries like technology, semiconductors, and cybersecurity.

The statement signals a continuation of Trump’s “America First” trade policy, which previously included tariffs on imported goods, incentives for domestic production, and criticism of U.S. companies heavily invested in China.

Tech industry leaders have yet to issue a unified response, though analysts suggest such a policy could have major economic and geopolitical implications, especially amid rising tensions with China and growing global competition in AI and advanced manufacturing.