Rand Paul: “If the goal of the tariffs is to change China, we have plenty of…”

On the recordSeptember 24, 2024

If the goal of the tariffs is to change China, we have plenty of evidence that they do not work in that regard.

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Senator Paul argues that tariffs on China are ineffective.

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Rand Paul: “If the goal of the tariffs is to change China, we have plenty of evidence that they do not work in that regard.”