Washington D.C., April 5, 2025 – U.S. Vice President JD Vance has publicly backed former President Donald Trump’s tariff policies, marking a reversal from his earlier criticism of aggressive trade measures. He now argues that tariffs are vital for shielding American industries from unfair global competition, especially from countries like China.
During a policy forum in Washington, Vance described tariffs as strategic tools to promote fair trade and revive U.S. manufacturing. His comments reflect a stronger embrace of economic nationalism within the Republican Party and signal potential continuity in trade policy if the party retains executive power.
