{"id":2428827,"date":"2025-04-29T14:08:02","date_gmt":"2025-04-29T18:08:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/kennedy-argues-trump-disruptive-tariffs-have-paved-the-way-to-improve-trade\/"},"modified":"2025-04-29T14:09:00","modified_gmt":"2025-04-29T18:09:00","slug":"kennedy-argues-trump-disruptive-tariffs-have-paved-the-way-to-improve-trade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/kennedy-argues-trump-disruptive-tariffs-have-paved-the-way-to-improve-trade\/","title":{"rendered":"Kennedy argues Trump \u2018disruptive\u2019 tariffs have paved the way to improve trade"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fkennedy-argues-trump-disruptive-tariffs-have-paved-the-way-to-improve-trade%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2428827&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) recently commented on President Donald Trump&#8217;s use of tariffs, describing them as initially &#8220;disruptive&#8221; but suggesting that they are begining to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rafael-nadal-biggest-beneficiary-of-djokovic-australia-open-absence-demands-he-follow-the-rules\/\" title=\"Rafael Nadal, Biggest Beneficiary of Djokovic Australia Open Absence, Demands He &#039;Follow the Rules&#039;\">yield positive results<\/a>. He acknowledged the tariffs imposed on various countries have been a controversial aspect of Trump&#8217;s policy and have contributed to his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republican-flips-iowa-state-house-seat-held-by-democrats-for-decades\/\" title=\"Republican Flips Iowa State House Seat Held By Democrats For Decades\">low approval ratings<\/a>. Kennedy noted that while tariffs are intended to level the playing field in trade, Trump&#8217;s approach has prompted some countries to reconsider their own trade barriers, suggesting a move towards mutual reductions.<\/p>\n<p>He expressed uncertainty regarding the long-term outcomes of the tariffs but highlighted that the President has clear goals in mind. Kennedy also pointed out other achievements from Trump&#8217;s first 100 days, such as advancements in border security and a shift in <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">national discussions surrounding government budgets<\/a>. He remarked that while it may be challenging to identify meaningful successes so soon in a presidency, Trump\u2019s aggressive stance has sparked notable reactions in Europe, possibly leading to beneficial changes in the continent\u2019s defense and economic policies.<\/p>\n<p>As Trump approaches his 100-day milestone, he plans to celebrate with a rally in Michigan, underscoring his continuing engagement with key states from his electoral base.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Kennedy argues Trump &lsquo;disruptive&rsquo; tariffs have paved the way to improve trade<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2109608\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Sen. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/john-kennedy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">John Kennedy<\/a> (R-LA) suggested President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Donald Trump&rsquo;s<\/a> gamble in using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/tariffs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">tariffs<\/a> has started to pay off but acknowledged that they have been &ldquo;disruptive&rdquo; to the country during Trump&rsquo;s first 100 days in office.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3392867\/trump-approval-ratings-historic-100th-day-office\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">The president is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/five-reasons-2024-is-shaping-up-like-2016-for-trump\/\" title=\"2024: ...s D\u00e9j\u00e0 vu from 2016\">facing low approval ratings<\/a><\/a> after a little more than three months back in the White House, with tariffs on dozens of countries arguably being his most controversial policy among voters. Kennedy explained that tariffs are used by a country&rsquo;s government to intervene in the exchange of goods. He said Trump &ldquo;decided to do something&rdquo; about China and other countries putting the United States at a disadvantage.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3394727\/elite-us-colleges-china-universities-training-pro-ccp-professionals\/\">The role elite US universities play in training pro-CCP professionals&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3394811\/watch-live-congressional-progressive-caucus-press-conference-trump-first-100-days\/\">WATCH LIVE: Congressional Progressive Caucus holds press conference on Trump&#8217;s first 100 days<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3395013\/republicans-appeal-pam-bondi-investigation-restrictive-colorado-gun-control\/\">Colorado Republicans appeal to Bondi for investigation into restrictive gun control laws<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>&ldquo;He basically got up and said, &lsquo;I want everybody to say hello to my little friends,&rsquo; and he jacked up tariffs, American tariffs, and half the valley shook,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;But then a strange thing happened. I thought that other countries would blow up and would enter into a trade war. Instead, many other countries have said, &lsquo;No mas.&rsquo; They&lsquo;ve said, &lsquo;OK, we want to lower our trade barriers, but you&lsquo;ve got to lower yours, America,&rsquo; and I think that&lsquo;s a good thing. I think our goal here ought to be to lower trade barriers and tariffs on both sides.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 640px; max-height: 360px; min-width: 320px; min-height: 180px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<div style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; padding-top: 56.25%;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/share.grabien.com\/share.php?id=2911348&amp;userid=11311&amp;loginid=9421&amp;playercolor=%23000000&amp;playersize=auto&amp;code=bc742e7edb6b49b9baeda71030442da2\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0px; left: 0px; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0px;\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Kennedy said he does not know how the tariffs will pan out but that Trump has suggested what he intends to do with them. It comes as the president is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3394657\/trump-auto-tariffs-relief-executive-order\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">expected to sign<\/a> an executive order providing some relief from auto tariffs.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/louisiana\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Louisiana<\/a> senator contended that it is &ldquo;hard to find the honey in the rock&rdquo; within 100 days of a new president. However, he spotlighted what Trump has accomplished within this time, including securing the nation&rsquo;s southern border and shifting the national conversation on the federal budget, referring to the waste the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/department-of-government-efficiency\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Department of Government Efficiency<\/a> has uncovered.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3391975\/trump-tarrifs-trade-policy-100-days\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">TRUMP 100-DAY REPORT CARD: TARIFF ROLLOUT &lsquo;THE BIGGEST UNFORCED ERROR IN AMERICAN ECONOMICS HISTORY<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Another benefit to come out of Trump&rsquo;s first 100 days, which Kennedy argued some would find &ldquo;a little strange,&rdquo; is how the president&rsquo;s &ldquo;loud existence has awakened Europe,&rdquo; claiming that &ldquo;drastic changes&rdquo; are happening with the continent&rsquo;s defense and economy. He said it is possible the Europeans could look back in a decade from now and &ldquo;thank&rdquo; the U.S. president for awakening <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/europe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Europe<\/a> from its &ldquo;slumber.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Trump is planning to mark his 100th day in office by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3389816\/trump-100-days-rally-michigan-2026-midterm-candidates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">hosting a rally in Michigan<\/a>, a state he won in the 2016 and 2024 Electoral College. A separate party to mark the occasion is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3390892\/trump-100-days-celebration-relocates-kennedy-center-virginia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">being held on the same evening<\/a> in Arlington, Virginia.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_2109608\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"2109608\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kennedy claims Trump&#8217;s tariffs may boost trade despite being disruptive<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2632,"featured_media":2428828,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Kennedy-in-2025-100-Days-scaled-1024x685.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[34402,50796,50406,7221,3634],"class_list":["post-2428827","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-economic-policy","tag-kennedy-2","tag-tariffs-2","tag-trade","tag-trump"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Kennedy-in-2025-100-Days-scaled-1024x685.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2428827","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2632"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2428827"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2428827\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2428831,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2428827\/revisions\/2428831"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2428828"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2428827"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2428827"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2428827"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}