What does Howard Lutnick think? Well, I. Look, the President wants to make sure the American people understand that the tariffs are there for their benefit. Right? That it's. Yes, It's going to drive down our deficit. Yes, it's going to make the country stronger. But he wants the people of America, the American people to appreciate these tariffs. (03:11–03:13)
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Asserts that tariffs will reduce the national deficit.
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