Republican Senators were interviewed about their reactions to President Trump's tariffs that have negatively affected the stock market. Senator Jerry Moran highlighted the damaging impact of retaliatory tariffs on the agricultural sector, stating they lead to lost markets that do not return. Senator James Lankford warned that while some products may benefit, many, like electronics and clothing, would be adversely affected. Senator Rick Scott defended the tariffs, focusing on their long-term intention of boosting American jobs and manufacturing, though he acknowledged that necessary changes would take time.
It's very damaging, Moran replied. The consequential retaliatory tariffs against our commodities often lead us to lose markets, and they don’t come back.
We’ve got to be able to work this out... things like clothing, electronics, some of those things that are only made overseas now will likely suffer,
This is about American jobs, Scott replied. People want American jobs.
What you're hearing from a lot of Republicans is that there will be some short-term pain, but the long-term vision will bring back American manufacturing.
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