Since returning to office in January 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump has implemented tariffs as both a political bargaining chip with other countries and as a punitive measure against foreign leaders.
Amid resulting trade wars with historic U.S. allies, including Canada, and ever-changing policies, multiple quotes about tariffs attributed to Trump or members of his administration have circulated online. These claims have left some readers trying to separate the truth from fabrications.
Below are 10 claims we've fact-checked about what members of the second Trump administration have said about tariffs.
