White House mocks Chris Matthews’s confusion about lumber production in Canada trade war: ‘That’s the idea’ – Washington Examiner
The White House recently responded to former MSNBC host Chris Matthews after he expressed confusion over the implications of President Trump’s tariffs on Canadian lumber. during an appearance on *Morning Joe*, Matthews questioned how the U.S. would address the lumber shortage that coudl result from these tariffs, asking whether domestic production could be increased. The White House swiftly rebutted his skepticism, stating, “That’s the idea,” indicating that boosting American lumber production is indeed the intention behind the policy. They referenced a prior executive action aimed at expanding timber production in the U.S. Matthews pointed out the critical reliance on Canadian lumber for the construction industry and expressed doubt about the feasibility of increasing domestic output. His comments led to significant discussion on social media regarding the U.S. lumber supply and trade policies.
White House mocks Chris Matthews’s confusion about lumber production in Canada trade war: ‘That’s the idea’
The White House rebuked former MSNBC host Chris Matthews after he expressed confusion over how the United States would handle the loss of Canadian lumber imports due to President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
Matthews, who appeared on Morning Joe on Wednesday, questioned how the U.S. would compensate for the lumber shortage resulting from the tariffs, asking, “Are we going to make more wood in this country because of our trade deal?”
That’s the idea https://t.co/XiWPAfWyeD pic.twitter.com/K5wtirWlpy
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) April 9, 2025
Matthews argued that the U.S. heavily relies on Canadian lumber, which is essential to the construction industry.
He further expressed skepticism about the possibility of increasing domestic production, saying, “What are we going to do? Have more lumber made in the United States now? We’re going to create more wood? Is that it? I don’t think so.”
The former Hardball host’s comments sparked backlash on social media.
In a swift response, the White House’s Rapid Response team took to social media.
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“That’s the idea,” the Rapid Response X account responded, confirming that more wood would be produced in the United States.
The X post by the White House team also referenced an executive action from March 1, which aimed to kickstart the “immediate expansion of American timber production.”
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