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Donald Trump: I am putting the tariffs in place, in part, to pressure the countries into stopping undocumented immigrants and…

On the recordMarch 3, 2025
I am putting the tariffs in place, in part, to pressure the countries into stopping undocumented immigrants and fentanyl.
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Donald Trump
Republican · Florida

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Trump justifies tariffs to combat illegal immigration and drug trafficking.

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