President Donald Trump made it clear that tariffs imposed by the U.S. are here to stay, but he also emphasized that negotiations with other countries will continue. When asked if the tariffs were permanent or open to talks, Trump responded, “They can both be true,” indicating that while tariffs will remain, the U.S. will seek "fair and good deals" with every nation.
.@POTUS: "They can both be true. There could be permanent tariffs and there could also be negotiations... we're going to get fair deals and good deals with every country — and if we don't, we're going to have nothing to do with them." pic.twitter.com/lqZHBBNX92
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) April 7, 2025
In response to a question about pausing tariffs, Trump dismissed the idea, stating, “We’re not looking at that... We’re going to have one shot at this." He emphasized the significance of the current approach, adding, "No other president is going to do this," and called it an honor to undertake the responsibility after years of what he described as economic destruction. Trump's stance signals his commitment to a tough trade strategy, despite potential resistance from other countries.
