Republican Senators Seem Willing to Endure the ‘Challenge’ of Trump’s Proposed Tariffs

Trump suggested Monday he’d put 25% tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico, two of the U.S’s top trading partners.

Flags of the United States, Canada and Mexico

GOP senators might be having flashbacks to the flood of complaints they received from companies in their states. Judi Bottoni/AP

President Donald Trump is getting closer to blowing up the trade agreement he negotiated with two of America’s top trading partners during his first term, telling reporters Monday night that he plans to slap 25% tariffs on products from Canada and Mexico starting in February.

And Republican senators sound willing to stick with him for the ride — no matter how long companies in their states have to contend with higher prices.

Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville, for one, told NOTUS he’d support Trump, “whatever he thinks.”