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Trump Criticizes Military Magnet Tech Amid Trade Talks

11/17/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed confusion and criticism about magnets in military technology.
He has targeted the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) on Navy carriers, calling it overly complex and ineffective.
Trump has linked magnets to trade talks with China, stressing their importance in manufacturing.
The remarks indicate a fundamental misunderstanding of magnetism and reflect a broader skepticism toward modern technology, which he perceives as detrimental to American interests.

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U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed confusion and criticism about magnets in military technology.
He has targeted the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) on Navy carriers, calling it overly complex and ineffective.
Trump has linked magnets to trade talks with China, stressing their importance in manufacturing.
The remarks indicate a fundamental misunderstanding of magnetism and reflect a broader skepticism toward modern technology, which he perceives as detrimental to American interests.