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GOP Congressman on Trump Tariffs: 'Steel Prices Are Up' but It's 'For the Good of the Country' [View all]

Source: MEDIAite

Aug 9th, 2025, 4:39 pm

Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC) acknowledged that prices were up as a result of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, yet emphasized that it’s “for the good of the country” in a Saturday appearance on Fox Report With Jon Scott.

Host Jon Scott asked the congressman, who recently announced his run for governor, to explain a Fox poll showing only a 55% approval rating for Trump on the economy.

“I think a lot of people are seeing higher prices,” said Norman. “Our family’s in the construction business, and we get a lot of our timber from Canada and other countries. Yes, it’s higher. Steel prices are up, but it’s for the good of the country.” “Should we expect high prices for a short time? Yes,” he continued. “But overall, we couldn’t keep going the way we were going… That’s why this president is doing such a good job.”

The President’s sweeping tariffs took effect Thursday after months of delays and back-door deals. Most imports into the U.S. will now be subject to a baseline 10% duty, with the overall average effective tariff rate now sitting at more than 17%.

Read more: https://www.mediaite.com/media/tv/gop-congressman-on-trump-tariffs-steel-prices-are-up-but-its-for-the-good-of-the-country/

But "Price of eggs".

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GOP Congressman on Trump Tariffs: 'Steel Prices Are Up' but It's 'For the Good of the Country' [View all] BumRushDaShow Aug 10 OP

GOP lies to Americans again BoRaGard Aug 10 #1

1. It won't cost you. 2. It's costing a tiny bit for a little time. 3. It's costing more but short time. 4. Bernardo de La Paz Aug 10 #14

Typo in the mediate article Justice Brandeis Aug 10 #2

I figured that because of how all the other coverage of "polls" have reported on the economy piece BumRushDaShow Aug 10 #3

I'm glad you checked that out - when I saw 55% approval on the economy, I almost upchucked my Wheaties progree Aug 10 #6

The recent Amherst poll had Trump's approval on inflation at just 31% (they did not ask about the economy in general) Wiz Imp Aug 10 #34

Pretty bad from a right-wing biased so-called news channel mdbl Aug 10 #13

Only if the Congressman is invested in steel stock. ... marble falls Aug 10 #4

They are getting their share of the scam profits. Irish_Dem Aug 10 #5

Close your wallets! Stop buying unless for necessities. OrlandoDem2 Aug 10 #7

+10000 Bengus81 Aug 10 #19

Do you kiss your kids... GiqueCee Aug 10 #8

The new steel plants should be running in what, "two weeks"? Totally incoherent underpants Aug 10 #9

I heard recently that the average price of a new car these days is $48,000. $48,000!!!! Vinca Aug 10 #10

Me too! 2012 Prius. Finally had to replace my battery at 98,000 miles so I am good to go for awhile. travelingthrulife Aug 10 #18

I bought my first house for a lot less Farmer-Rick Aug 10 #21

Beat you! Our first house, bought about 1975, was $24,000. Sick person that I am, I watch local real estate Vinca Aug 10 #23

This message was self-deleted by its author Prof. Toru Tanaka Aug 10 #40

What next, tariffis will make you go to heaven? Make your penis longer, breasts bigger, hair shine? twodogsbarking Aug 10 #11

Don't give them any ideas mdbl Aug 10 #12

You know, Morons. twodogsbarking Aug 10 #16

I saw Gene Wilder when you said that mdbl Aug 10 #43

Press these fuckers lonely bird Aug 10 #15

Why is it for the good of the country? travelingthrulife Aug 10 #17

Eh..the MSM will get on that in a year or so. They have massive amounts of Trumps ASS to kiss Bengus81 Aug 10 #20

Shades of austerity for the masses, bailouts for the rich Farmer-Rick Aug 10 #22

After reading this republianmushroom Aug 10 #24

Now, what do you think he means by the word "country"? ananda Aug 10 #25

He should have just said, The Motherland Bayard Aug 10 #32

This message was self-deleted by its author Bayard Aug 10 #33

I hope the price of Kool-Aid doesn't go up too much, Ocelot II Aug 10 #26

As long as the government is purposely hurting Brown, Gay and Transgender people Eliot Rosewater Aug 10 #27

You will never hear him say "Corporate profits are down, but it's for the good of the country". Midnight Writer Aug 10 #28

Hypocrite Kid Berwyn Aug 10 #29

I Promise Not to Cum In Your Mouth... MrWowWow Aug 10 #30

On the other hand, Lowes sells a giant Halloween monster for $400 and I even saw a $450 one in local store Wonder Why Aug 10 #31

Dollars to Doughnuts That He's In A SafeRepublican District Vogon_Glory Aug 10 #35

It's SC so I'd say you'll win that bet. Prof. Toru Tanaka Aug 10 #41

"But overall, we couldn't keep going the way we were going..." Ol Janx Spirit Aug 10 #36

... with a net worth of $18.3 million, Norman is the 28th wealthiest member of Congress ... struggle4progress Aug 10 #37

... He advocated for ... martial law to prevent the peaceful transfer of power to ... Joe Biden in January 2021 struggle4progress Aug 10 #38

"only a 55% approval rating for Trump" - Fake news! Hoax! Fox must pay me a gazillion dollars and un-rig the poll! 0rganism Aug 10 #39

"It's for the good of the country." Hmmm... jmowreader Aug 10 #42

Price of beef just went up. louis-t Aug 10 #44