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On the recordOctober 28, 2025
Tariffs are a tax on American consumers. Tariffs are a tax on American businesses. And they are a tax that is imposed by a single person: Donald J. Trump.
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Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia
Source
cbsnews.com
Oct 28, 2025

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Kaine criticizes Trump's tariffs and their impact on consumers and businesses.

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