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Trump’s speech announcing a huge increase in tariffs on American trading partners was riddled with falsehoods and misleading statements on trade that he has made for years. But now they are determining policy that will increase the costs of goods for many Americans. Here’s a quick sampling, in the order in which he made them. We’re sure we missed some — and some claims still require more checking.
The comments overwhelmingly criticize President Trump's approach to tariffs, describing them as a tax on American consumers that disproportionately affects lower-income workers. Many commenters express frustration with Trump's perceived dishonesty, suggesting that his statements... Show more
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