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John Larson: “He's started a trade war.”

Featuring: John Larson, Democratic | U.S. House Connecticut, 1st Congressional District

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Representative John Larson Discusses Trump's Tariffs and Social Security Reforms on Washington Journal

Published | Video Starts at 01:16

… of tariffs and what that will mean and as everyone now knows from the news, is what he's imposing on countries. I think the New York Times said it best. He's started a trade war. And I our job is to a make sure what that impact is on the average consumer who will be directly hit by this and then calling before Congress to … (01:16–01:19)

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Asserts that President Trump has initiated a trade war.

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