CNBC’s Jim Cramer Supports Trump Tariffs: “I am Pro-Tariff”
Jim Cramer, the host of CNBC’s Mad Money, has shared his backing of US President Donald Trump’s Tariff plan. Speaking on CNBC’s Squawk on the Street program, Cramer said, “I am pro-tariff, absolutely. I hate free trade…” The CNBC analyst went on to add, “I think it’s been an embarrassment for our country. It’s cost us fortunes. Everybody picks on us. There’s just no end to it.” Trump has announced several tariffs to be imposed on foreign countries, including Mexico, Canada, and China. Most recently, Trump imposed 25% tariffs on all imported vehicles and foreign-made auto parts. Next week, he is also expected to introduce additional tariffs, labeled as “reciprocal tariffs,” which are expected to be somewhat milder than previously anticipated. Cramer has long voiced skepticism about free trade, openly supporting Trump’s earlier tariff policies. In late 2019, Cramer said, “If we’re going to trade jobs for cheap stuff, at the very least, we should get a g...
