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.

  • rhubarb@lemmy.world
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    2 days ago

    More akin to a contractor breaking into your home, demolishing your kitchen then leaving to remodel some rich assholes kitchen all the while charging you for all the work and leaving you without a place to cook.