Choosing Words Carefully

JD Vance seems to believe that Donald Trump is a man who chooses his words carefully.

Donald Trump seems to believe that the statement, "Mexico will not be required to pay tariffs on anything," makes sense.

I can hardly believe he said that. Is there a chance he was misreported?

I'm sure Mexico is relieved to hear that the amount it will pay in US tariffs is, always was, and always will be zero. A US tariff is paid by US importers and / or US customers.

Does Trump not know this? He doesn't actually believe he has power to tax foreign countries, does he?

Could anyone suggest to me what Trump might have said on this issue had he not been choosing his words carefully?