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Rob Bonta: “With respect to the tariffs — and corporations using that opportunity to harm consumers, to take advantage of them…”

On the recordJune 2, 2025
With respect to the tariffs — and corporations using that opportunity to harm consumers, to take advantage of them, potentially manipulate pricing — this is the bread and butter of what we do.
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Rob Bonta
California

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Bonta warns about potential consumer exploitation due to Trump's tariffs.

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