President Trump argues that tariffs up to 50% on foreign imports will benefit the US economy, claiming that high tariffs will attract companies to manufacture domestically.

Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Donald Trump on Wednesday indicated he had received inputs suggesting India plans to lower tariffs on certain goods.

President Donald Trump can’t stop contradicting himself on his own tariff plans. He says he’s on a path to cut several new trade deals in a few weeks — but has also suggested it’s “physically impossible" to hold all the needed meetings.