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Ron Johnson: “People realize our trading partners have been screwing us…”

Featuring: Ron Johnson, Republican | U.S. Senate, Wisconsin

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Published July 23, 2026 | Video Starts at 14:50

They said, we understand, actually support President Trump's doing. I'm not blowing smoke here. It's a really interesting dynamic. People realize our trading partners have been screwing us, and here's a president who's willing to do something about it. And it's not easy. They recognize it's not easy. Just like they recognize the war in Iran's not easy. (14:50–14:57)

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Asserts that trading partners have been unfair to the U.S., and President Trump is addressing it.

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