Ben Shapiro, a right-wing commentator and staunch supporter of President Donald Trump, criticized Trump’s Liberation Day tariffs. It seems that not even a figure heavily associated with MAGA could defend how Trump is allegedly starting a trade war.
Trump announced the sweeping tariff policy he’s imposing on nations around the world. To the Trump administration, this measure is just a means to balance the “unfair” trade practices. It’s unclear how Trump and his insiders calculated the tariffs imposed on the listed foreign countries. Regardless, the Liberation Day tariffs are steep and expected to raise prices on automobiles, basic commodities, and technology.