Fox News anchor Maria Bartiromo confronted former President Donald Trump on his sweeping tariff proposal and claims from economists that his 200 percent tariff plan would spike national debt and consumer prices.
Trump has made tariffs a cornerstone of his economic strategy for a potential second term.
During an exclusive interview on Sunday Morning Futures, Bartiromo pressed him on the idea.
Bartiromo began: “News in your Detroit speech. I want to get your take on your economic policy. You said you want to eliminate taxes on tips. On overtime pay. Ending double taxation. Interest tax deductible. You even introduce a 15 percent tax rate to encourage companies to produce in America and hire American workers. But how will you pay for it? The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget says your plans will increase the debt by $7.5 trillion.”
“But they don’t know…” Trump replied.
“The Wall Street Journal saysyour plans will increase the debt …