**Trump Unveils Manufacturing Agenda in Savannah, Promises Economic Revival**

Former President Donald Trump visited Savannah, Georgia, on Tuesday to promote his manufacturing agenda, emphasizing incentives to bring back manufacturing jobs to the United States. Speaking in one of the country's busiest ports, Trump assured, "Georgia and Savannah are going to be right in the center of the action. We're going to rebuild our manufacturing, and it's going to happen fast and beautifully." His remarks come as the economy remains a pivotal issue for voters in Georgia, a key battleground state.

Trump outlined a series of economic proposals, including expanded research and development tax credits, which were part of the 2017 tax cut enacted during his presidency. "You'll be able to write off 100% of the cost of heavy machinery and other equipment in the first year and full expensing for new manufacturing investments," he stated. This proposal, known as 100% bonus expensing, allows businesses to fully deduct the cost of machinery or equipment investments upfront, rather than amortizing it over several years.

Additionally, Trump claimed that his administration’s economic incentives would attract overseas jobs back to the United States. "We're going to take their factories," he declared. "We're going to bring thousands and thousands of businesses and trillions of dollars in wealth back to the good old USA." He promised that American workers would no longer worry about losing their jobs to foreign nations, suggesting that instead, foreign nations would fear losing jobs to America.

The former president also proposed a "100% tariff" on cars manufactured in Mexico, a move that could significantly impact automakers like General Motors, Ford, Nissan, Volkswagen, and Toyota—all of whom have facilities in Mexico. However, tariffs are generally unpopular among Republicans, with prominent figures like Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell expressing disapproval. Trump's former adviser Gary Cohn remarked that while tariffs are an important tool, they could potentially lead to inflation.

Trump's past presidency saw the imposition of various tariffs on foreign goods, including solar panels, washing machines, apparel, and steel and aluminum. While these measures aimed to protect U.S. jobs, many economists argue that they led to retaliatory actions from countries like China and increased trade policy uncertainty, thereby dampening U.S. growth. A recent study by top economists evaluating the 2018-2019 tariffs highlighted that the net effect on employment was negligible, though the tariffs did help build GOP support among voters in protected areas.

Adding to his economic agenda, Trump proposed lowering the corporate tax rate from 21% to 15% to further incentivize companies to manufacture in the United States. He also suggested creating "special zones" on federal land where American companies would benefit from lower taxes and regulations, although he did not provide specifics.

During his visit, Trump extended an olive branch to Georgia's Republican Governor Brian Kemp, despite past tensions. Trump praised Kemp as "fantastic" and thanked him for his support. This marked a notable shift from their earlier disputes, including Trump's unsuccessful attempt to convince Kemp to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia.

This visit was Trump's sixth trip to Georgia during the current presidential campaign cycle, highlighting the state’s crucial role in the race. The latest CBS News polling indicates a tight contest between Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris in Georgia, reflecting the state's significance in the national political landscape.