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Blunt: Trump’s Mexico deal is message to China
Missouri U.S. Senator Roy
Blunt says President Trump’s deal with Mexico sends the biggest message to
China – not Mexico. On Sunday’s Face the Nation, Senator Blunt said the
president has consistently been willing to use tariffs as part of international
negotiations.
“The president believes that tariffs are a significant positive economic tool,”
said Senator Blunt. “Lots of people in the country agree with that; it’s never
been my view, but it’s always been the president’s view.”
Blunt, a Republican, says he would rather have open markets. Trump dropped his
tariff threat Friday but has since said he could still impose tariffs if Mexico
doesn’t reach its end of the bargain to reduce the influx of immigrants into
the U.S. Trump has also threatened increased tariffs on China.
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