Trump Discusses Tariffs During Interview On Fox News
Alright, folks, buckle up because we’ve got another round of Trump tariffs, and this time, the numbers might be going even higher. That’s right—President Donald Trump sat down with Maria Bartiromo over the weekend on Sunday Morning Futures and made it clear that the 25% tariffs set to hit Canada and Mexico next month? Yeah, they’re just the beginning. They could go higher.
Now, if you’re wondering why the sudden push on tariffs, Trump didn’t hold back. According to him, the U.S. has been getting ripped off by globalists, foreign nations, and international corporations for years. And in true Trump fashion, he’s saying, “Enough is enough.” His stance? These tariffs aren’t just about trade; they’re about making sure America gets back what’s been unfairly taken.
A tariff is more of a choice than inflation is because you can just avoid the tariffed product if you want. Inflation hurts everyone with literally everything. https://t.co/xzOCTMRyNJ
— Jessica Vaugn (@JessicaVaugn) March 9, 2025
“We’ve been ripped off at levels never seen before,” he told Bartiromo. “And all we’re going to do is get it back.” Strong words? Sure. But this isn’t exactly new territory for Trump. Tariffs and trade deals were a huge part of his first term, and now that he’s back in the spotlight, it looks like he’s picking up right where he left off.
But there’s a little twist here—Trump actually delayed the implementation of these tariffs. Why? Well, according to him, it was to help Canada and Mexico. Now, before you think he’s suddenly gone soft, let’s be clear: This was a strategic move.
He pointed out that the U.S. is a massive economy, and while Canada and Mexico rely on American trade, the U.S. doesn’t rely on them quite as much. So, as he put it, the delay was meant to give American carmakers a little breathing room before everything goes “reciprocal” on April 2.
Europe is able to have socialized healthcare because of our largesse in protecting them militarily. Most of the world has lived off of our backs. In the case of Europeans, they would insult Americans and act like snobs – despite Euro nations being welfare queens. https://t.co/F50aUu55sj
— Cernovich (@Cernovich) March 9, 2025
And reciprocal is the key word here. Trump is making it simple—whatever these countries charge the U.S., the U.S. is going to charge them right back. No more lopsided deals. No more “you get a discount, and we pay full price.” It’s all about leveling the playing field, at least from his perspective.
So, what does this mean for business leaders and markets? Well, uncertainty is still in the air. Bartiromo pressed Trump on whether his administration would provide clearer signals so businesses could plan ahead. His response? He thinks they already do. But let’s be honest—if tariffs might go up without a set limit, that’s not exactly a crystal-clear roadmap for companies trying to figure out their supply chains.