White House Says Tariffs Are ‘Necessary Solution’ in Response to Critics

Industry groups argue that imposing widespread tariffs won’t solve the fentanyl crisis. Families affected by it support the move.

President Donald Trump speaks to the press after signing an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House on Jan. 31, 2025. Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images

WASHINGTON—The Trump administration issued a series of press releases on Sunday, reaffirming President Donald Trump’s stance on tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China as a “necessary solution.”

Trump pushed back on the arguments made by critics, including some business groups and the Wall Street Journal, who believe the tariffs will drive inflation, hurting consumers and the overall economy.