White House defends tariffs on Brazil
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Speaking to reporters outside the White House on Monday, National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett was asked about President Trump's tariffs on Brazil.
There is no economic reason for Trump to impose tariffs on Brazil. It's one corrupt dictator protecting another, period.
The president has earned a reputation for bluffing on tariffs. But he has steadily and dramatically raised U.S. tariffs, transforming global trade.
Kevin Hassett appeared to deflect questions on how the new tariff will benefit America despite the U.S. having a trade surplus with the South American country.
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett defended President Donald Trump’s newly unveiled 50% tariff against Brazil, the United States’ second-largest trading partner, claiming the ...