In an interview, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem defended President Donald Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico, stating that they will feel the consequences and that America will continue to be put first. Noem emphasized that the tariffs were imposed due to the lack of cooperation from these countries in curbing the flow of fentanyl into the U.S. She also mentioned increasing resources at the northern border to address the issue. Senator Eric Schmitt supported this stance, claiming that the tariffs are meant to pressure Canada and Mexico into addressing the fentanyl crisis. Both dismissed concerns about rising prices for U.S. consumers, with Trump acknowledging that there may be some pain but claiming that it will be worth it in the long run. Noem and Schmitt argued that tariffs can have a positive impact on the economy without causing inflation. However, Senator Mark Kelly criticized the administration’s approach, warning that tying immigration and tariffs will harm American families by raising prices on goods like food and electronics. Kelly argued that this is not the right way to handle the situation and will have negative consequences for consumers.
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