Economist Arthur Laffer praised President Donald Trump’s tariff strategy Wednesday on Newsmax, calling him a “master gamesman” in economic negotiations and hailing his impact on markets and trade.

Laffer, a prominent economist and longtime Trump ally, said Wednesday that Trump’s approach to tariffs shows his unmatched skill in economic negotiation.

“You’ve seen Donald Trump negotiating as no person ever has before,” Laffer told “Rob Schmitt Tonight.” “He’s just trying to get reciprocal tariff reduction on [other countries’] part. And he brought them to the table. And they’re coming to the table rapidly.”

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