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A tariff that makes no sense from one perspective might be entirely wise and effective from another,
American Compass’s Oren Cass contended on an X thread Well, how do you like them apples?”
Vice President JD Vance asked on Monday It is my duty as president to ensure the safety of all,
Trump said on social media after his initial weekend announcement I think you see what we should get very used to, which is this kind of rollercoaster of public negotiation around tariffs and other policy,
Ross Mayfield, investment strategy analyst at Baird in Louisville, Kentucky, said We understand Trump is still using the same strategy or tactic - launching very threatening tariffs, but leaving room for negotiation,
Steven Leung, who handles institutional trading at stockbroker UOB-Kay Hian in Hong Kong, told Reuters It all makes us feel that it's not a very firm policy yet. No need to worry too much,
One thing that is different is that leaders need to realize that Trump is serious,
Heritage Foundation research fellow EJ Antoni said Will there be some pain? Yes, maybe (and maybe not!),
Trump posted on Truth Social Biden inflation increase the input cost to farming by 20% incl particularly high prices on fertilizer,
There might be a few,
a political adviser to Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said So for literally three days, I heard the far left in this country say that these tariffs would make Americans' life worse,
Vice President JD Vance said during an event in Ohio in response to a question from NBC News These are U.S. senators. They have egos like everyone else,
What I’d like to see…Canada become our 51st state,
Trump said in an Oval Office meeting with reporters when asked what Canada could do to end the pending trade war That is not a pathway to making Americans worse off,
It’s going to hurt Americans, American companies, American exporters, it will hurt American consumers long term,
Am I going to impose tariffs on the European Union? Do you want the truthful answer or should I give you a political answer? Absolutely, absolutely,
he told reporters in the Oval Office The debate today in the room was about the principle, first of all, be prepared. And I can only say we are prepared,
she told a news conference When targeted unfairly or arbitrarily, the European Union will respond firmly,
von der Leyen said following an informal gathering of EU leaders in Brussels They don't take our cars, they don't take our farm products, essentially, they don't take almost anything,
With heightened tensions following President Trump's imposition of high tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China, we will mobilize all available resources to minimize the negative impact on our economy and businesses,
Choi was quoted by the finance ministry as saying
