Ron Johnson: 'I share the market’s concern' on Trump tariffs
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) said Monday that he is in line with “the market’s concern” about President Trump’s recent tariffs.
“I share the market’s concerns. … I want free trade around the world,” Johnson said.
Johnson added later that he hopes “we don’t end up with long-term 25 [percent] tariffs against each country.”
“It’s gonna hurt Americans, American companies, American exporters, it’ll hurt American consumers long term,” the Wisconsin Republican said.
Johnson's comments on Newsmax's “Wake Up America," which were highlighted by Mediaite, follow the recent implementation of 25 percent tariffs on Canada and Mexico by President Trump. China also received a 10 percent tariff.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Trump talked on Monday, with the president saying on social media that day they had “agreed to immediately pause the anticipated tariffs for a one month period” as larger negotiations over border security and trade start between the U.S. and Mexico.
A conversation involving the president and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also occurred Monday morning, with another conversation between the two leaders expected for later in the day.
On Monday, a spokesperson for the White House told The Hill that the tariffs go into effect at noon Tuesday, with the Mexico tariffs not included.
The president also reiterated his desire to see the U.S.’s northern neighbor become a part of the U.S. on Monday.
“What I’d like to see — Canada become our 51st state,” Trump said in Oval Office comments.
The Hill has reached out to the White House for comment.
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