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Donald Trump: “Fair duties could address the nation’s record $1.2 trillion trade deficit from 2024 and encourage the return of U.S.…”

On the recordMay 10, 2025
Fair duties could address the nation’s record $1.2 trillion trade deficit from 2024 and encourage the return of U.S. manufacturing jobs.
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Donald Trump
Republican · Florida

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Trump argued that tariffs would help reduce the trade deficit and boost U.S. jobs.

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