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Donald Trump: “The tariffs did it. The tariffs came through.”

Featuring: Donald Trump, Republican | President of the United States | National

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Published | Video Starts at 16:04

Okay, General, we're ready. Yes, Mr. President. We'll work another one through. Okay. 4.3 GDP yesterday. That was 2 points more than they thought. People were shocked. The tariffs did it. The tariffs came through. I said they would. Great numbers, great financial numbers. I don't think the kids are too interested in that. I think they like to talk about other things. (16:04–16:09)

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Asserts that tariffs were responsible for the economic performance.

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