President Donald Trump on Jan. 31 said U.S. consumers would "understand" temporary disruptions caused by tariffs.

President Trump relies on tariffs to address trade, immigration and drug issues. Ana Swanson, who covers trade and international economics for The New York Times, explains their potential impact on everyday Americans.

U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday acknowledged that tariff costs are sometimes passed along to consumers, and said his plans to impose tariffs may cause a short-term disruption. But the Republican president told reporters in the Oval Office that he was not concerned about the reaction of financial markets to his plans to impose tariffs on Feb.