US trade chief defends tariffs as Democrats say Trump is denying links to price hikes
US trade representative Jamieson Greer denied sweeping tariffs raised prices, citing a Senate exchange on falling core inflation.
OriginalSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished19:43 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished19:43 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“US trade chief defends tariffs as Democrats say Trump ‘in denial’ over price hikes”
US trade chief defends tariffs as Democrats say Trump is denying links to price hikes
Key points
- 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.
Other reports
- SourceThe New York TimesUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The New York TimesSourceThe New York TimesUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The New York Times
“Trump Administration Plans to Stick With Tariffs, Trade Representative Says”
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US trade representative Jamieson Greer denied sweeping tariffs raised prices, citing a Senate exchange on falling core inflation.