In an interview, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem defended President Donald Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico, saying that these countries will feel the consequences and that the administration is prioritizing America’s interests. She emphasized that the tariffs were imposed to address the flow of fentanyl into the country, particularly from Canada and Mexico.
Senator Eric Schmitt supported this stance, stating that the tariffs are meant to bring Canada and Mexico to the table to address the issue of fentanyl entering US communities. Both Noem and Schmitt dismissed concerns about potential price increases for US consumers as a result of the tariffs, with Trump acknowledging that there may be some pain but emphasizing that it is necessary to make America great again.
Noem and Schmitt believe that tariffs will have positive effects on the economy, citing past examples where tariffs resulted in wage growth and more job opportunities in the US. However, Senator Mark Kelly criticized the administration’s approach, arguing that tying immigration and border security issues to tariffs will ultimately harm American families by leading to increased prices for goods.
Kelly highlighted the potential negative impact on American consumers, including higher prices for food, energy, electronics, and autos. He argued that raising tariffs on Canada and Mexico is not the right approach to handle these issues and will not benefit American families.
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