Donald Trump hits a zigzag course on the tariffs. Your own party is also confused. The Republicans fear political consequences.
Washington, DC – Donald Trump loves tariffs. For him they are a kind of miracle cure with which the US policy can solve all of your trading problems in one fell swoop. After the “day of liberation” on April 2, he even saw a “golden age” of the United States.
But does Trump have a plan at all? Since taking office, US President Zölle has imposed, exposed and reintroduced over more than 100 countries. In many points, his government sends unclear signals, recently in the exceptions for smartphones, laptops and other important electronics products that Trump does not explicitly understand as exceptions.
Trump’s tariffs are increasingly worried about the Republican
Donald Trump’s unclear customs policy has now also unsettled the US President’s own party. Senator John Kennedy said on Monday (April 14th) on the TV station Cnnthat he can’t say much about Trump’s customs strategy: “I don’t know what’s going on in his head.” The government does not justify its approach, Kennedy continues, that is probably part of the plan. But exactly it couldn’t say: “I just don’t know.”
Other Republicans are also becoming increasingly alerted due to Trump’s tariffs. In his opinion, Trump’s tariffs could trigger a severe recession, said Senator Rand Paul, who opposite The Hill Also pointed out to a historical model: he believes that the customs duties introduced in 1930 worsened the depression considerably and harmed the republican party for decades later.
Republicans see a disguised tax increase in Trump’s tariffs
Trump’s tariffs also go around Mike Rounds. “This is not good for my farmers,” said the Senator from South Dakota recently about the turbulence on the stock, raw material and bond markets. “Many of our people rely on being able to sell their raw materials worldwide.”
In addition, many Republicans in the tariffs see nothing more than a disguised tax increase – an abomination for today’s Republican party. He was not a fan of “to raise taxes for American consumers,” said Senator Ted Cruz recently in an interview with Larry Kudlow from Fox Business.
Republicans fear defeat due to Trump’s tariffs in the 2026 elections
Senator Thom Tillis therefore sees only one way out of the intermediate elections in 2026: The Trump government must conclude the promised advantageous trade agreements by February 2026, he said The Hill. Otherwise it could be that the republican would have to pay a high political price for this in November 2026. (CS)
