In an interview on Sunday, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem defended President Donald Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico. Noem emphasized that these countries have not been cooperative in the US’ efforts to curb the flow of the drug fentanyl into the country. She dismissed concerns about the impact of the tariffs on consumer goods prices, stating that any price increases would be due to other countries’ reactions to US laws.
Senator Eric Schmitt also supported the tariffs, stating that they were meant to pressure Canada and Mexico to address the issue of fentanyl entering the US. He argued that these countries were taking advantage of the US while fentanyl continued to flow into the country. Both officials disagreed with the notion that tariffs would lead to price increases on consumer goods, citing previous instances where tariffs had a positive impact on the economy.
However, Senator Mark Kelly criticized the Trump administration’s move, stating that tying immigration and border security to tariffs would hurt American families. He argued that raising tariffs on Canada and Mexico would result in higher prices for American consumers across various products. Kelly highlighted that this approach was not an effective way to address the issue and expressed concerns about the impact it would have on American families.
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