U.S. Senator Roger Marshall (R-Kansas) appeared on Newsmax to discuss recent developments in international trade, the ongoing conflict in Gaza, and the involvement of American companies in the MAHA movement.
During the interview, Marshall addressed President Trump’s latest trade agreement with South Korea. He highlighted that last year’s $60 billion trade deficit with South Korea could be reduced by new tariffs imposed on South Korean products entering the U.S., while American products would face no tariffs going into South Korea. Marshall also noted that non-tariff barriers are set to be removed, allowing for increased U.S. energy exports to South Korea. He added that South Korea plans to invest $350 billion in America, part of which may support domestic shipbuilding efforts.
“Great to be with you. Are you tired of winning yet? Another big deal in South Korea. We had a $60 billion trade deficit with them last year, so this is going to help close that gap. With 15% tariff coming in on South Korean products. Guess what this tariff is for U.S. products going in there? Well, it’s zero. But more importantly, what they’re going to remove is their non-tariff barriers and allow us to sell more energy in there. Beyond that, as you all mentioned, is that they’re going to invest in America $350 billion. I think part of this will be used on a ship fund. Right now, very few ships are made in America. I have a feeling President Trump is rallying some finances to start building ships in America again.”
Marshall also commented on how Canada’s position regarding Israel and Gaza could affect future trade negotiations between the two countries and the United States.
“Look, I think Americans are tired of the killing in Gaza, that Israel needs to end this war one way or another. We need to stop this famine. I would just ask, and Canada is making this really complicated. They’re hamstringing President Trump. And I would ask our friends in Canada, what type of statehood are they talking about? If you look at Palestinians’ past, they’ve been a failed government. They paid no attention to water, to sewers, to schools, to the economics of their country. I’ve been over there, and it’s a disaster right now. Instead, they focused on chaos, on terrorism, so I don’t think that’s a viable solution right now. Again, I think President Trump, if anyone can solve this, I think it’s going to be President Trump. And what Canada is doing there is not very helpful for the cause.”
When asked about American companies participating in the MAHA movement—an initiative focused on health—Marshall questioned whether these companies were genuinely committed or simply motivated by marketing opportunities.
“Yeah, I think they’re more interested in marketing than they are on making America healthy. And my favorite thing to do is to go into a Starbucks and order an iced latte with almond juice in it. I won’t buy Starbucks; it’s too expensive. But for my wife; she deserves it. When I ask them for the almond juice, they say well we don’t have any and I'll say ‘look behind the counter,’ there it is Oh the almond [milk]. No it's almond juice Look I think there's nothing healthier out there than whole milk as far as strong nutrients as well I'm not sure what they're up to here I appreciate them hopping on the bandwagon I'm absolutely committed to making America healthy.”
For those interested in viewing Senator Marshall's full remarks from his Newsmax appearance,the interview can be accessed online.
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