Democrats won Congress. Can they actually stop Trump’s tariffs?
Topics: Tariffs & Trade
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- The Hill reports: “On the heels of their resounding victories in the midterms, Democrats are preparing to take President Trump’s tariffs head-on as part of their pledge to lower the cost of living. The tariffs, a ce…”
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