Dr. Roy Cordato, John Locke Foundation senior economist, discusses his concerns about President Trump’s proposed tariffs on washing machines and other products. Cordato offered these comments during an interview with Donna Martinez for Carolina Journal Radio.
JLF’s Roy Cordato outlines concerns about Trump’s tariffs
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