Rand Paul Condemns Trump’s Tariff Policy as Economically Flawed

In a CNBC interview, Paul criticized the tariffs as rooted in outdated economic ideas and called for Congress to intervene to prevent further harm.

Senator Rand Paul described President Trump's tariff policy as 'backwards and upside down,' arguing it is based on the false notion that trade deficits signify economic loss.
Paul emphasized that trade is inherently mutually beneficial, using a grocery store analogy to illustrate that trade deficits do not equate to losing.
He criticized the tariffs as economically destructive and urged Congress to step in and halt their implementation.
Paul revealed that many Republicans privately support free trade but hesitate to voice their views publicly due to political pressures.
He linked Trump's tariff approach to outdated economic philosophies from the 1890s, questioning its relevance in modern trade policy.