Sheldon Whitehouse actually said...

"There is no chance in the world that the aluminum and steel arrangement will create anything like the emissions reductions of a proper carbon border tariff."

"It is not litter."

"I hope very much that that will be seen as a welcome step by the administration and one that we can try to meet and match."

"I have taken a very strong line that I believe is consistent with what the administration wants, which is basically tough bounce."