Gretchen Whitmer: “Last year America had its worst manufacturing trade deficit…”

“Tariffs have jacked up prices, costing families an average of 1000 bucks a year. Businesses of all sizes are facing higher costs and massive uncertainty too. Last year America had its worst manufacturing trade deficit ever, while China clocked their highest trade surplus ever, $1.2 trillion. I'm hopeful that last week's Supreme Court decision will force Congress and the President to work out a more strategic trade policy.” (14:56–15:08)

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