Ted Cruz warns Trump tariffs could be 'terrible for America'

[dalton99a]

https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2025/04/04/congress/ted-cruz-warns-trump-tariffs-could-be-terrible-for-america-00272219

Ted Cruz warns Trump tariffs could be ‘terrible for America’
The Texas Republican said he’s heard from carmakers warning they could raise average car prices by $4,500.
Ben Leonard
04/04/2025, 12:27pm ET

Senate Commerce Chair Ted Cruz is warning about major risks for the American economy and its automotive industry thanks to President Donald Trump’s trade war, saying it could result in the biggest tax hike in a “long, long time.”

“I’m seeing a lot of Republican cheerleaders reflexively defending what the White House is doing,” Cruz said on his podcast Friday, but cautioned the administration’s latest actions could “hurt jobs and hurt America.”

Cruz added he is “not a fan” of tariffs.

The alarm bells from Cruz, a Texas Republican who has called himself Trump’s “strongest supporter” in the Senate, reflects growing unease among Republicans about Trump’s tariff crusade and the impact it could have on prices for consumers and, consequently, the GOP’s political prospects.

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[Raven123]

1. I'm guessing GOP senators and representatives are hearing from their donors

[UpInArms]

2. A little late to the party, Ted?

F off, you gelatinous freak

[marble falls]

3. Resign if you really mean that, YOU enabled him, YOU encouraged him, YOU voted with him, hump.

[yonder]

4. From him, this sounds more like "terrible for ME".

Way to stay on point, Senator.

[hamsterjill]

5. Oh, that asshole will be kissing Trump's ass by tomorrow.

Worthless piece of shit. And yes, I am from Texas.

[MagickMuffin]

6. Ted, your voting record and support of your parties policies are the result of them

Unfortunately, you are my junior senator and Mr. Green Eggs & Ham/Mr.Haney, you can resign your seat and stick with your podcast.

Your continued support for Project 2025 speaks volumes.

[Norbert]

7. Caption Obvious chimes in.

[harumph]

8. File that under no shit Sherlock-Cruz.