US trade chief defends tariffs as Democrats say Trump is denying links to price hikes
They publishedUS trade chief defends tariffs as Democrats say Trump ‘in denial’ over price hikes
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Who
What
- US trade representative Jamieson Greer denied sweeping tariffs increased prices for American families.
- Core inflation fell to 2.6% year on year, which Greer cited during a Senate exchange.
- Elizabeth Warren said Democrats estimate families pay $1,700 more in tariff costs since Trump returned.
- A Supreme Court ruling in February deemed many tariffs illegal, leading to a 10% global tariff regime.
- Raphael Warnock said tariffs made life more expensive and contributed to inflation, escalating the debate.
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🇬🇧 United Kingdom (outlet HQ)
topics: Politics, Economy · language: eng
topics: Politics, Economy · language: eng
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published 22 Jul, 19:43Z
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