Senate Republicans are feeling increasingly uneasy after President Trump rolled out his “Liberation Day” batch of tariffs, which are threatening to further dent the U.S.'s economic standing after weeks of questions over what new levies would be included.

Trump on Wednesday unveiled steep reciprocal tariffs against numerous nations, including allies and adversaries alike, that were larger than expected, setting off a sharp downturn on Wall Street in the futures market that could portend further trouble on Thursday.

While Republicans still want to give Trump room to operate and are alright with some of the reciprocal tariffs, they are worried about what this could mean down the road and whether there will be enough patience on this topic.

“I understand his objective. I share it,” said Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.). “We buy a lot of stuff, and every business in every country in the world wants to sell us stuff, and what President Trump is saying to them is: Swell. If you want to sell us stuff, then move your business to America and sell the stuff here, but at the same time, hire American workers.”

“In the long run, I think it will work. But … in the long run, we’re all dead. The short-run matters too,” he continued. “I don’t care what the experts say. We do not know yet the impact of these [tariffs].........

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