Summary
Republicans are now openly admitting that Donald Trump’s new tariffs, set for April 2 or “Liberation Day,” will hurt American consumers.
Senator Tim Sheehy acknowledged “short-term pain” for Montana, comparing it to home remodeling, while Senators Tuberville and Lankford used similar metaphors about temporary discomfort.
Meanwhile, Trump told NBC he “couldn’t care less” if car prices rise, contradicting his campaign claims that foreign countries would bear tariff costs.
The tariffs, which include 25% hikes on Canadian and Mexican imports and 10% on Chinese goods, will impact everyday items like groceries, cars, and construction materials, affecting nearly every U.S. sector.
Republicans are only worried about their wallets.
Republicans are only concerned about hurting the “others” (whoever it is on that day) … they only worry about their wallets once they know someone other than them got hurt.