Trump’s ‘Tariff Regime’ Is ‘Easily Corruptible’ [Video]

NBC News chief political analyst Chuck Todd argued on Wednesday that President-elect Donald Trump’s “tariff regime” is “easily corruptible.”

Trump made waves this week after promising increased tariffs on goods from Canada, China, and Mexico over the southern border and fentanyl crises.

In his announcement, Trump vowed a 25% tariff on Canada and Mexico would remain in place until there is improvement on illegal immigration and border-related crime.

“Both Mexico and Canada have the absolute right and power to easily solve this long simmering problem. We hereby demand that they use this power, and until such time that they do, it is time for them to pay a very big price!” he wrote.

Trump similarly said a 10% tariff would be put in place on China and remain until drugs stop “pouring” into the country.

“Until such time as they stop, we will be charging China an additional 10% Tariff, above any additional Tariffs, on all of their many products coming into …