Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem defended President Donald Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico, stating that these countries need to feel the consequences for not cooperating in efforts to curb the flow of fentanyl into the United States. Noem emphasized the need for additional resources at the northern border to address the issue. Sen. Eric Schmitt also supported the tariffs, attributing them to a strategy to bring Canada and Mexico to the table regarding fentanyl pouring into communities.
While Trump acknowledged that Americans may experience some pain due to the tariffs, he expressed confidence that it will ultimately benefit the country. Noem and Schmitt dismissed concerns about price increases, with Noem suggesting that any rise in prices would be due to others’ reactions to America’s laws. Schmitt also pointed to the positive impact of tariffs on the economy during Trump’s previous tenure.
However, Sen. Mark Kelly criticized the administration’s approach, arguing that tying immigration and border security to tariffs will hurt American families by leading to higher prices for consumer goods. Kelly expressed concern that the move will negatively impact American consumers, increasing costs for food, energy, electronics, and autos. He asserted that this is not the right approach to address the issue.
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