Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) lashed out at Democrats on Wednesday, dismissing concerns over the economic impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs and insisting they are necessary for strengthening the U.S. economy. Speaking on Fox Business, the former college football coach defended the trade measures, which have sparked widespread concern among economists and business leaders.
“No pain, no gain—that’s what we used to tell our football players,” Tuberville said. “There’s going to be some pain with tariffs. But tariffs got us back to the strongest economy in the world when President Trump was in the first time. He knows what he’s doing. Democrats, get out of the way and shut up. You have no answers, you didn’t do anything right in the last four years with Joe Biden. We have a game plan, Trump has a game plan.”
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Tuberville’s comments come amid an escalating trade war as Trump finally allowed tariffs on Canada and Mexico to take effect following a month-long delay. While Trump has exempted some products covered by previous trade agreements, he has simultaneously raised tariffs on raw materials—leading to retaliatory tariffs from Canada.
Despite Tuberville’s confidence in Trump’s strategy, many economic analysts argue that tariffs generally harm the economy by driving up prices, reducing competition, and eliminating jobs. Some estimates suggest Trump’s trade policies during his first term cost the U.S. 300,000 jobs.
Even within the Republican Party, there has been pushback against tariffs. Lawmakers who have long supported free trade—including Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI)—have voiced concern over their economic impact but admit they have little influence over Trump’s decision-making.
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Economists largely agree that tariffs reduce overall economic output and disrupt supply chains, making goods more expensive for American consumers. The ongoing trade battle has further fueled uncertainty in global markets, with businesses warning of higher costs and reduced growth.
As Trump prepares for another term in office, his tariff strategy remains a focal point of economic debate, with supporters like Tuberville championing it as a necessary tool and critics warning of its long-term consequences.
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