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New Delhi: In a sweeping call aimed at global corporations, US President Donald J. Trump, now in his second non-consecutive term, has urged companies to shift their manufacturing and operations to the United States, offering a bouquet of incentives including zero tariffs, rapid energy infrastructure approvals, and elimination of environmental delays.
“This is a GREAT time to move your COMPANY into the United States of America, like Apple, and so many others, in record numbers, are doing,” Trump wrote on TruthSocial. “ZERO TARIFFS, and almost immediate Electrical/Energy hook ups and approvals. No Environmental Delays. DON’T WAIT, DO IT NOW!”
The post marks a continuation of Trump’s economic nationalism agenda, signaling his administration’s intent to aggressively position the U.S. as the most attractive global hub for industrial investment — in stark contrast to the regulatory-heavy approach of the previous Biden administration.
Since returning to the White House in January 2025, President Trump has wasted no time in dismantling what he frequently calls “job-killing regulations.” His administration has already repealed several Biden-era climate and energy rules, fast-tracked permitting processes, and revived the push for energy independence through expanded fossil fuel production.
Senior White House sources confirm that Trump’s Zero Tariff Incentive Program (ZIP) is under active development, aimed at encouraging companies relocating from Asia, especially China, to American soil. The initiative could include tariff waivers, tax holidays, and expedited approvals for energy and infrastructure needs.
President Trump’s mention of Apple, a tech giant with a historically global supply chain centered in China, has sparked speculation. While Apple has announced investments in U.S.-based chip design and AI infrastructure, its core manufacturing still lies overseas.
That said, the broader trend of “de-risking” from China continues. Major companies in semiconductors, EVs, pharmaceuticals, and clean tech are diversifying into the U.S., Mexico, and Southeast Asia — a shift accelerated by global supply chain disruptions, U.S.-China tensions, and protectionist policies.
Under Trump’s revived administration, officials have indicated they intend to double down on reshoring incentives, using both carrot-and-stick methods: offering benefits to those who relocate, and tariffs for those who don’t.
A key element of Trump’s push is the rolling back of environmental regulations. The President has already signed two executive orders aimed at streamlining NEPA reviews and limiting the reach of federal agencies like the EPA in infrastructure and industrial projects.
“These delays are ridiculous. We are going to build fast, clean, and strong — and we’re not going to let radical bureaucrats get in the way,” Trump said at a recent White House press briefing.
Critics argue that such deregulation threatens ecosystems and community protections. Environmental groups, including the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and the Sierra Club, have vowed to challenge the new rules in court.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce praised the President’s call, saying it offers a “clear and compelling vision for domestic growth.” Meanwhile, some economists caution that zero tariffs could erode bargaining leverage in future trade talks.
On Capitol Hill, reactions have split along party lines. Republicans hailed the announcement as a return to “common-sense capitalism,” while Democrats accused the President of “turning the U.S. into a corporate free-for-all.”
Senator Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez posted on X: “Trump’s America is a pollution paradise for corporations. Zero tariffs, zero accountability, zero protection for people and planet.”
Though Trump is no longer campaigning, his messaging retains the flavor of a candidate — assertive, combative, and loaded with economic promises. Political analysts suggest that this TruthSocial post may be aimed at consolidating his political capital heading into midterms, where he hopes to solidify Republican control of Congress.
For now, Trump’s message is clear: America is open for business — big business — and the doors have never been wider.
