As President Donald Trump continues to advocate targeted tariffs, some Republican congressmen say they support his tariffs on imports from Canada, China, and Mexico.
While Republicans believe in free trade, they want to give Trump space to maneuver, according to Rep. Derek Schmidt.
“The president was very clear with the American people he believes tariffs are a vital tool to restore American strength and trade, but also to defend other American interests,” Schmidt, R-Kan., told The Daily Signal Tuesday before Trump’s address to Congress.
“The people, having heard that argument, made the decision in November this is the direction we’re going. So I support the president following through on his promises.”
