The White House cited national security concerns as a key justification.

Fain, who had previously criticized Trump during the 2024 campaign and supported then-Vice President Kamala Harris, acknowledged the potential benefits of Trump’s trade approach during the Sunday segment.

He stated that the tariffs could provide the necessary pressure for companies to bring jobs back to the U.S.

“Now, we’ve been very clear,” Fain said.

“We do believe, and we know, when it comes to auto, when it comes to heavy truck, and agricultural implementation, we know that tariffs will influence these companies to do the right thing and reinvest in this country and reinvest in factories in this country.”