In a wide-ranging interview with NBC Information, President Donald Trump reportedly stated he “couldn’t care much less” if some automakers increase costs for customers due to his sweeping auto tariffs that can take impact subsequent week – and he once more stood by nationwide safety adviser Mike Waltz regardless of the Sign group chat fiasco.
Relating to the tariffs which can be set to take impact subsequent week on imported automobiles, Trump stated he did not warn the CEOs of auto corporations to not increase costs within the wake of his tariffs.
President Donald Trump speaks to the press aboard Air Drive One earlier than arriving at Palm Seashore Worldwide Airport in West Palm Seashore, Fla., March 28, 2025.
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“No, I by no means stated that,” he advised NBC’s Kristen Welker. “I could not care much less in the event that they increase costs, as a result of individuals are going to begin shopping for American-made automobiles.”
Within the wake of the Sign messaging app leak, Trump stated he nonetheless has confidence in Protection Secretary Pete Hegseth and Nationwide Safety Adviser Mike Waltz.
“I do not fireplace individuals due to faux information and due to witch hunts,” Trump stated.
Relating to Vice President JD Vance’s latest go to to Greenland — amid Trump’s repeated ideas the U.S. ought to take over the island nation for nationwide safety functions — Trump stated “there is a good chance” the U.S. may strike a deal.
“I by no means take navy power off the desk,” he stated. “However I believe there is a good chance that we may do it with out navy power.”
-ABC Information’ Fritz Farrow
