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.
Ahh, the olde “it will get worse before it gets better” defense of hugely damaging policy. It will only get worse.
It will get worse before it gets even worse.
It’s always darkest before the light goes completely out.
It will get better … some time next century … but maybe the next century after.