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But if the dire warnings about prices rising because of tariffs become a reality, a reality that voters feel, or if the economy slows down or falls into recession, there won't be any question about whose economy this is. President Trump has made a historically dramatic economic policy move here. based on a conviction that he has held since the 1980s. If he succeeds, he can claim all the credit.
But if the dire warnings about prices rising because of tariffs become a reality, a reality that voters feel, or if the economy slows down or falls into recession, there won't be any question about whose economy this is. President Trump has made a historically dramatic economic policy move here. based on a conviction that he has held since the 1980s. If he succeeds, he can claim all the credit.
But if he fails, he and his party will get all of the blame.
But if he fails, he and his party will get all of the blame.
But if he fails, he and his party will get all of the blame.
White House Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt says President Trump has made up his mind about the tariffs.
White House Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt says President Trump has made up his mind about the tariffs.
Many economists are warning adding tariffs will hurt American businesses and raise prices for consumers. But Leavitt dismissed those concerns, pointing to the strong economy during Trump's first term when he put high tariffs on China. Independent analysis found that those tariffs benefited some workers but harmed others, and U.S. consumers bore most of the cost.
Many economists are warning adding tariffs will hurt American businesses and raise prices for consumers. But Leavitt dismissed those concerns, pointing to the strong economy during Trump's first term when he put high tariffs on China. Independent analysis found that those tariffs benefited some workers but harmed others, and U.S. consumers bore most of the cost.
Levitt says the new tariffs will go into effect immediately. Tamara Keith, NPR News, the White House.
Levitt says the new tariffs will go into effect immediately. Tamara Keith, NPR News, the White House.
You know, the way he talks about a third term, it's like he's keeping his options open. On Air Force One, I asked him about what he told NBC and asked if that means he's not planning to leave office. And here's what he said.
You know, the way he talks about a third term, it's like he's keeping his options open. On Air Force One, I asked him about what he told NBC and asked if that means he's not planning to leave office. And here's what he said.
You know, the way he talks about a third term, it's like he's keeping his options open. On Air Force One, I asked him about what he told NBC and asked if that means he's not planning to leave office. And here's what he said.
Later, I asked him again to clarify, are you planning to leave office on January 20th, 2029, or are you saying you might not? And he looked to the other reporters and said, any other questions? He also said it is still quite early to be having these conversations. And as you say, the 22nd Amendment bars a president from being elected to a third term.
Later, I asked him again to clarify, are you planning to leave office on January 20th, 2029, or are you saying you might not? And he looked to the other reporters and said, any other questions? He also said it is still quite early to be having these conversations. And as you say, the 22nd Amendment bars a president from being elected to a third term.
Later, I asked him again to clarify, are you planning to leave office on January 20th, 2029, or are you saying you might not? And he looked to the other reporters and said, any other questions? He also said it is still quite early to be having these conversations. And as you say, the 22nd Amendment bars a president from being elected to a third term.
But there are some novel legal theories that have been floated. And while they are quite far-fetched, the fact that Trump isn't dismissing it out of hand means it can't be ignored.
But there are some novel legal theories that have been floated. And while they are quite far-fetched, the fact that Trump isn't dismissing it out of hand means it can't be ignored.
But there are some novel legal theories that have been floated. And while they are quite far-fetched, the fact that Trump isn't dismissing it out of hand means it can't be ignored.