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Chuck Schumer: “Senate Republicans backed Trump's horrendous tariff tax to the hilt.”

Featuring: Chuck Schumer, Democratic | U.S. Senate New York

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And instead of listening to Americans, my Republican colleagues across the aisle back the very same administration policies that have cost families an average of $4,200 in higher prices since Trump took office. $4,200 in higher prices because of Republican and Trump policies. Senate Republicans backed Trump's horrendous tariff tax to the hilt. Democrats fought Trump's tariff tax in court and won. Americans shouldn't have to shell out a fortune at the grocery store so Trump can pound his chest about his senseless trade wars. (01:59–02:04)

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Asserts that Senate Republicans fully supported Trump's tariff policies.

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