President Trump’s allies in the media are raising concerns about the potential impact of his tariffs, with some warning of “pain” for American consumers. Daily Wire founder Ben Shapiro criticized Trump for his dismissive attitude towards the fears of consumers regarding the tariffs, including a 145% tax on Chinese goods. Shapiro called Trump’s remarks about children having fewer toys due to the tariffs a “let them eat cake” approach to politics, which he believes could be damaging for the president. Trump’s comments about potential empty store shelves and higher prices for toys could be seen as a “tremendous commercial for Democrats,” according to Shapiro.
On the other hand, Fox News host Sean Hannity acknowledged that there will be some discomfort as Trump’s tariffs take effect. Hannity recognized the concerns about rising supply chain costs across various industries due to the import taxes. However, he praised Trump for attracting significant investments in US manufacturing from both foreign and domestic companies, such as a $500 billion project from tech giants SoftBank and Oracle. Hannity expressed confidence in the trade plan, especially after discussing the matter with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
While Shapiro and Hannity have differing views on Trump’s tariffs, both are emphasizing the potential challenges and benefits of the president’s trade policies. It remains to be seen how these tariffs will impact American consumers and the economy in the long run.
