"Leavitt began, The president is saying, if we want products made in America, made from American small businesses, a large part of the reason the president has effectively implemented tariffs, then we're going to have better quality products in the United States. Maybe you'll pay a dollar or two more, but you will be getting better quality and supporting your fellow Americans by buying Americans. And that's what the president was saying."
"Collins countered, Grocery prices have been up, so, we've covered the economy, but there's mixed signals in terms of what that looks like, Collins said. Leavitt shot back about inflation numbers being down under Trump, who has clawed us out of this hole created by Biden. Inflation wasn't high under Biden, they're just saying they're Collins began before Leavitt interrupted. Well, nobody reported it being high under Biden! Leavitt continued: My predecessor was standing at this podium, but now you"
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt clashed with CNN's Kaitlyn Collins over affordability and President Donald Trump's comment advising parents to buy only two or three dolls shortly before Christmas. Collins asked why Trump would suggest limited gift purchases if the economy is strong. Leavitt defended tariffs and promotion of American-made goods as policies that raise product quality, support small businesses, and justify modest price increases. Collins noted rising grocery prices and mixed economic signals. Leavitt cited declining inflation numbers under Trump, criticized the previous administration's handling of inflation and the border, and accused the press corps of greater scrutiny now.
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