There is a deluge of experts in economics and other fields who clearly state this is not the right approach to bringing manufacturing to the US. Why wouldn't we trust experts in their fields?
That probably means its not a good strategy. Look at business activity, people are comparing it to early covid business conditions but its entirely self inflicted. You don't need to be an expert to see this is a failure. The assumption shouldn't be that Trump is acting in the interest of the average American or the American government.