President Trump declared a new aggressive posture on trade Tuesday night during his State of the Union address, and said the U.S. would no longer surrender its trade advantage to other countries.

"The era of economic surrender is totally over," Trump declared.

"From now on, we expect trading relationships to be fair and — very importantly — reciprocal," he said, adding that his administration will pursue strong enforcement of trade rules.

Under Trump, the U.S. has pulled out of talks relating to a major Pacific-nation trade deal, and aimed to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement. His administration has also pursued policies to protect domestic industries, and last week imposed new tariffs on solar panel imports to aid domestic manufacturers.

Trump's remarks came after he boasted about progress during his tenure in terms of lowering unemployment and increasing the stock market. He also touted the tax cut legislation he signed and the regulations that his administration has cut back.

"There has never been a better time to start living the American Dream," Trump claimed.