President Trump said that the comprehensive tariffs imposed on Mexico, Canada, and China might bring “some pain” to Americans, but it's worth paying the price to ensure national interests.
On the 2nd, Trump posted on social media about the issue of imposing tariffs on trade partners. He stated: “The United States has a huge trade deficit with Canada, Mexico, and China (and with all countries), and owes $36 trillion in debt. We will no longer be the 'Stupid Country'!”
He emphasized that America will usher in a golden age. “Will there be some pain? Yes, maybe (but maybe not!). But we will make America great again, and it's all worth it.”
Trump did not specifically explain what he meant by “some pain.”