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Jon Husted: “But China is the one that's ripping us all off.”

Featuring: Jon Husted, Republican | Lieutenant Governor of Ohio

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Westchester Fundraiser with Ohio Senators Bernie Marino and John Houston Discussing Tariffs and Middle-Class Support

Published | Video Starts at 01:43

He also addressed President Trump's trade war with China. And it's time to fight back. China slapping the United States with a new tariff today, raising the tax on American goods to 125%. But China is the one that's ripping us all off. And President Trump wants to hold him accountable. And I think most people are willing to give him some time to fight that battle. (01:43–01:47)

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Asserts that China is exploiting the United States economically.

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