ON PRESIDENT TRUMP’S PROPOSED TARIFFS ON MEXICO:
“Of course border security is more in peril that it’s ever been, so President Trump’s interest in using that as a negotiating tool made sense. Most of us were hoping that would be what it’s for and that it would be resolved before they went in place.”
“I’m concerned if tariffs get put in place because the USMCA – that masterful agreement that is ready to go through - might be put it in peril. President Trump has done a great job negotiating with the Chinese, Canadians, and Mexicans, and I think here he needed to make a statement that they’re not helping out on border security and I’m hoping the tariffs don’t need to be used.”Â
ON TARIFFS:
“I’m a guy that believes in unfettered markets – keep government out of it – tariffs would be involvement but I come from Main Street America – I think it’s big business that is reflexively against tariffs.”
“I think the President was right to use it as a tool as long as we wean ourselves from it like he said we’d do after we accomplish some of these goals.”
ON COMING TO WASHINGTON FROM BUSINESS:
“I always said I wouldn’t do this if I couldn’t make it a joyful experience – I’m glad I’m part of a dynamic here with the President that’s going to shake the system.”
