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Beth Van Duyne: “Tariffs are part of a long-term, very complex strategy.”

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

Interview with Congresswoman Beth Van Dyne on Tariffs and American Trade Strategy

Published April 3, 2025 | Video Starts at 00:38

I get it. Markets do not like uncertainty and that's what we have right now. But I want to keep in mind that these Tariffs are part of a long-term, very complex strategy. It's not just looking at tariffs and making sure that we have free trade and fair trade, but it's also looking at a huge tax policy and how we can benefit American job creators. (00:38–00:45)

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