President Donald Trump touted praise for his tariffs from the president of the United Auto Workers during a Sunday interview with NBC host Kristen Welker.
Trump imposed a 25% tariff covering imported cars, SUVs, crossovers, minivans and light trucks, in addition to parts including engines and transmissions, citing “national security concerns” in March. The “Meet the Press” host questioned Trump about the effects his tariffs on China would have on small businesses, to which the president immediately fired back.
“You pick a couple of little businesses. What about the car business?” Trump asked Welker. “They’re going to make a fortune because of the tariffs. Did you know the head of the union, who was no fan of mine, Fain, Shawn Fain I guess his name is right? He didn’t endorse me, the Teamsters did, a lot of people did, a lot of unions did, but he didn’t. He couldn’t stand me.”