Trump Defends Tariffs Despite Higher Prices and Economic Slowdown | JQJO

President Trump acknowledged his tariffs may lead to higher prices for consumers, using the example of children's toys potentially costing more and being fewer in number. He downplayed the impact, arguing Americans would prefer higher-quality, American-made products even at a higher cost. Despite economic anxieties and a reported shrinking US economy in the first quarter of 2025, Trump maintained his trade policies are necessary to correct unfair trade deficits and that Americans voted for them.