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Matt Gaetz: “I don't know if these tariffs can break that system and that…”

Featuring: Matt Gaetz, Republican | Former U.S. House, Florida's 1st District

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The Anchormen Show with Matt Gaetz | Be Cool. It'll Work Out.

Published | Video Starts at 07:15

Next thing you know, you've got those countries acting in their best interests and we are left holding the bag. And you know, I don't know if these tariffs can break that system and that perspective, but I think that Trump's, I think very, it's, it's almost a, you, it's almost a protectorate, you know, of the American economy. And we'll see how, how it plays out. I want to talk about the messaging too though on this vish, because we've heard in some of our activist circles, folks … (07:15–07:33)

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Asserts uncertainty about tariffs breaking the system but suggests Trump's policies protect the American economy.

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