Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear delivered a sharp rebuke of President Donald Trump on Sunday, arguing that Trump’s international tariffs are hitting the very voters who propelled him to a landslide victory in states like Kentucky.

“People in Kentucky voted for Trump hoping he would help them make ends meet. Instead, now they’re paying more,” Beshear said during an interview on NBC’s Meet the Press. He reminded that Trump won Kentucky by over 30 percentage points, yet now many of those working-class families are facing rising costs — largely due to the White House’s unpredictable trade agenda.

Trump’s Tariff Storm

In just the past week, the Trump administration sent warning letters to more than 20 countries threatening new tariffs. On Monday, 14 countries received notices. By Wednesday, the number rose to 21, including nations like the Philippines, Sri Lanka, and Moldova. Brazil now faces a threat of 50% tariffs — which many see as retaliation for the ongoing prosecution of former president Jair Bolsonaro, a longtime Trump ally.

Beshear labeled the approach “chaotic.”

“One day it’s broad tariffs, then it’s reciprocal, then it’s sector-specific,” he said. “Now it’s tariffs based on who he doesn’t like. It’s complete chaos — and it’s driving up costs.”


Kentucky’s Trade Relationships at Risk

According to Beshear, Trump’s trade policy endangers vital international partnerships for Kentucky. He highlighted Japan and Canada as two of the state’s largest global trade allies. Over 22% of Kentucky’s exports go to Canada, and Japan has made substantial investments in the state. “Japan has invested in Kentucky like in no other U.S. state,” he said. “The largest Toyota manufacturing plant outside Japan isn’t in Germany or China — it’s in Georgetown, Kentucky.”

Poll: Even Trump Voters Are Losing Faith in Tariffs

A June survey by Politico and Public First found that Trump’s tariff plans are stirring doubts among his own voters. One in four said tariffs hinder trade negotiations. When asked if they would support tariffs on China even if it meant higher prices at home, less than half said yes.

Health Care Reform Also Under Fire

Beshear also criticized a new health care law signed by Trump on July 4. The law requires Medicaid recipients to prove they are working — or risk losing their coverage.

“It’s a trap,” said Beshear. “They’re counting on people not filling out the forms properly, so they can cut them off.”

He pointed to projections that up to 5 million Americans could lose Medicaid by 2034 — not because of actual eligibility issues, but because of paperwork errors.

The governor emphasized that the most vulnerable will be hit the hardest — parents of disabled children, caregivers for elderly family members, and those already overwhelmed with responsibilities.

“It’s cruel. It’s unfair,” Beshear concluded.



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