Trump aides and GOP lawmakers are hoping to address the president’s immigration concerns with Mexico without destroying a major trade deal
While President Donald Trump dined with the British royal family, his team back in Washington was rushing to deal with the expanding trade war he left behind.
Sen. Joni Ernst , who spoke with Trump by phone on Friday, said she emphasized to the president that Republicans should focus on approving the new North American trade deal and then shift separately to the situation on the border. But Trump was undeterred, she said. “He’s a tariff guy.”By signing up you agree to receive email newsletters or alerts from POLITICO. You can unsubscribe at any time.
“I’m concerned both with China and Mexico,” said Sen. Rand Paul , a close Trump ally. “Worldwide tariffs are what led to the exacerbation of the Great Depression. ... Tariffs are a bad idea. Interruption of trade is a bad idea.” Some White House aides also privately held out hope that Trump wouldn’t go forward with the tariffs, given the divide inside the administration over the move.
“I don’t even want to think about it,” said Sen. John Cornyn of the potential economic fallout that could hit his state if Trump slaps tariffs on Mexico. | Jacquelyn Martin/AP Photo
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