Donald Trump said on Saturday he did not warn car industry executives against raising prices as tariffs on foreign-made autos come into force, telling NBC News he “couldn’t care less” if they do. The president’s comments came as the White House prepared to impose new tariffs on a range of consumer goods on 2 April, a move that has drawn criticism from international leaders and concerns about potential price increases for consumers. Among those to express concern on Sunday about Trump’s devotion to tariffs was US senator Rand Paul, Trump’s fellow Republican. “International trade since [the second world war] has