On Monday, the frustration among several Republican senators became evident as they voiced their concerns about the new tariffs and their potential repercussions on domestic industries and consumers.
Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky, known for his libertarian views, shared a post on X highlighting that, according to TD Economics, the average price of cars in the U.S. might increase by approximately $3,000.
In Iowa, a state heavily reliant on agriculture, Senator Chuck Grassley expressed his worries on X as well. He urged President Trump to consider exempting potash from the tariffs, emphasizing that “family farmers get most of our potash from Canada.”
Adding to the chorus of criticism, former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell issued a warning about the broader economic impact. “It will drive the cost of everything up,” he cautioned, emphasizing that the burden would ultimately fall on American consumers. During an interview on CBS’s 60 Minutes, he questioned the strategy behind picking fights with allies over such issues.
