MARYLAND, USA — In a powerful endorsement of President Donald Trump’s fair trade agenda, Maryland small business owner and steel manufacturer Drew Greenblatt says domestic manufacturers are thriving under current policies, crediting Trump’s approach with boosting confidence and growth in the sector.

“We’re buying equipment, we’re hiring talent… This is a fabulous, optimistic time. The mainstream media is missing it,” Greenblatt told reporters, emphasizing that fair trade policies have created a surge of investment and job creation in American manufacturing.

Greenblatt, who owns Marlin Steel Wire Products, pointed to Trump’s focus on reciprocal trade deals and tariff enforcement as key drivers behind the improved outlook for small and mid-sized manufacturers — particularly in the steel industry, which has faced intense competition from cheap foreign imports.

Supporters argue these policies have leveled the playing field for American companies, fueling job growth and domestic reinvestment, while critics caution about potential long-term costs, including trade tensions with key partners.

Greenblatt’s remarks reflect growing optimism among U.S. manufacturers who say Trump-era trade strategies have restored competitiveness and confidence to the sector.