Bloomberg Talks Mike Pence Talks Tariffs, Russia/Ukraine War
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Aug 21, 2025 Former US Vice President Mike Pence discusses crucial topics with Bloomberg's Tyler Kendall and Michael Shephard. He emphasizes the importance of Federal Reserve independence amidst political pressure. Pence advocates for stronger U.S. sanctions against Russia in the context of the ongoing Ukraine war. He also delves into the impact of tariffs on American farmers, particularly soybean growers affected by trade tensions with China. Additionally, he voices support for deploying the National Guard in D.C. amid rising crime concerns.
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Concerns Over Fed Pressure And Due Process
- Mike Pence urges due process for Fed Governor Lisa Cook while acknowledging presidential pressure on the Fed.
- He worries the effort to remove Fed members may be part of a broader campaign to influence monetary policy.
Tough Diplomacy Backed By Secondary Sanctions
- Pence says Vladimir Putin seeks territory, not peace, and commends Trump for pursuing diplomacy and support for Ukraine.
- He calls for Senate-passed secondary sanctions with presidential waiver authority to strengthen U.S. leverage.
Stand Firm On China, Prefer Free Trade
- Pence supports strong measures against China for enabling Russia and defends tariffs used in his administration to change the national consensus on China.
- He advises pursuing free trade with free nations while standing firm against trade abusers like China.