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Trump’s Go-It-Alone Approach Poses Risks

May 13, 2019 at 6:31 am EDT By Taegan Goddard Leave a Comment

Washington Post: “Republicans for years have tried to lower tariffs to bring down costs for U.S. consumers and businesses, and some have continued to warn him that his steps might backfire.”

“But Trump has increasingly dismissed those concerns, arguing that his supporters believe he is fighting for them and won’t punish him, according to administration officials who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they weren’t authorized to discuss the issue publicly.”

Playbook: “Washington is giving Trump room to run in his talks with China. But there is significant concern bubbling below the surface. Politically, the White House is now conceding that the tariffs Trump is using to bring China to the table will hurt Americans. With an election around the corner, how much economic pain is the Republican Party willing to take?”

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