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President Donald Trump remains unmoved by concerns that his recent trade policies will lead to increased car prices, saying he “couldn’t care less” if automakers raise prices due to new tariffs.
In a wide-ranging interview with NBC News on Saturday, Trump defended his decision to impose a 25% tariff on all foreign-made automobiles and reiterated his commitment to acquiring Greenland, even leaving open the possibility of using military force.
The president dismissed warnings that the tariffs could lead to price hikes for consumers. “The message is congratulations—if you make your car in the United States, you’re going to make a lot of money,” Trump said. “If you don’t, you’re going to have to probably come to the United States, because if you make your car in the United States, there is no tariff.”
When pressed about concerns that the tariffs could make vehicles more expensive, Trump doubled down. “I couldn’t care less. I hope they raise their prices, because if they do, people are gonna buy American-made cars. We have plenty.”
The tariffs, set to take effect on April 2, have drawn backlash from international leaders. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called them “unjustified,” while Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba warned of economic disruptions. Despite this, Trump insisted the tariffs are “permanent” and necessary to rectify what he sees as decades of unfair trade practices.
No Plans to Fire Officials Over Signal Leak
Trump also dismissed growing calls to fire National Security Adviser Michael Waltz following a security breach involving a Signal app group chat. Waltz reportedly added a journalist to a group where administration officials were discussing military attack plans.
“I don’t fire people because of fake news and witch hunts,” Trump said, calling the story “fake news” and insisting the leak did not jeopardize security. “We had a tremendously successful strike. All they want to talk about is nonsense.”
Greenland Acquisition Still a Priority
Trump also reiterated his desire to acquire Greenland, a semi-autonomous Danish territory. “We’ll get Greenland. Yeah, 100%,” he said, adding that while he prefers a peaceful deal, “I don’t take anything off the table.”
His comments follow Vice President JD Vance’s visit to Greenland, where Vance criticized Denmark’s handling of the territory. “You have not done a good job by the people of Greenland,” Vance said.
Despite opposition from Greenlandic and Danish leaders, Trump remains confident in his plan. “It’s international peace. It’s international security and strength,” he said. “We’re not going to allow things to happen that are going to hurt the world or the United States.”
With a firm stance on tariffs, national security, and foreign policy, Trump continues to push forward with his aggressive agenda, undeterred by criticism at home and abroad.
