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Beth Van Duyne: “President is using tariffs for one to get the attention [of…”

Featuring: Beth Van Duyne, Republican | U.S. House, Texas, District 24

Right to the Point Podcast Episode 11 with Beth Van Duyne, Aaron, and Brandon on Tax Cuts and Border Security

Published May 19, 2025 | Video Starts at 24:33

And they're conflicting. So I don't think they're conflicting. I think they actually complement one another. Whether or not the President is using tariffs for one to get the attention [of China and Mexico]. You mentioned fentanyl and illegal immigration getting the attention of China and Mexico with very, very harsh tariffs, saying, knock it off, Mexico, we need your help at our southern border and China stop sending over fentanyl, that's killing us. (24:33–24:37)

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