President Trump fired back at Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer after the New York Democrat said Trump is bluffing and will not impose tariffs on goods from Mexico.
“Can you imagine Cryin’ Chuck Schumer saying out loud, for all to hear, that I am bluffing with respect to putting Tariffs on Mexico. What a Creep,” Trump tweeted, adding he was not bluffing on the threat.
Can you imagine Cryin’ Chuck Schumer saying out loud, for all to hear, that I am bluffing with respect to putting Tariffs on Mexico. What a Creep. He would rather have our Country fail with drugs & Immigration than give Republicans a win. But he gave Mexico bad advice, no bluff!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 5, 2019
Schumer said in a speech on the House floor on Tuesday, “Frankly, I don’t believe that President Trump will actually go through with the tariffs. President Trump has a habit of talking tough and then retreating, because his policies often can’t be implemented or don’t make sense … so I wouldn’t be surprised at all if President Trump doesn’t follow through on these tariffs, either.”
Trump announced in a tweet if Mexico is unable to stop a majority of illegal immigrants and illegal drugs from entering the U.S., then a 5% tariff will be imposed on all goods from Mexico.
In a statement released by the White House, Trump said he will impose the tariffs by using his powers in the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Companies who relocate to the United States will not have to pay the tariffs.
