Trump tells ‘Meet the Press’ host Kristen Welker previous tariffs “didn’t cost this country anything,” ignoring $80 billion in sales taxes
Donald Trump “can’t guarantee anything” heading into his second administration, he told NBC News’ “Meet the Press with Kristen Welker” in an interview that aired Sunday. “I can’t guarantee tomorrow,” he continued.
Trump also launched into a defense of one of his signature campaign promises: tariffs on foreign nations. “I’m a big believer in tariffs. I think tariffs are the most beautiful word. I think they’re beautiful. It’s going to make us rich. We’re subsidizing Canada to the tune over $100 billion a year. We’re subsidizing Mexico for almost $300 billion. We shouldn’t be – why are we subsidizing these countries?” he said.
“If we’re going to subsidize them, let them become a state. We’re subsidizing Mexico and we’re subsidizing Canada and we’re subsidizing many countries all over the world. And all I want to do is I want to have a level, fast but fair playing field,” Trump added.
