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Ron Johnson: “Some of these countries are lowering if not eliminating…”

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

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Interview with Senator Ron Johnson on Tariffs and Market Reactions

Published | Video Starts at 02:24

Well, first of all, one of the things we're hearing is that there are commitments for trillions of dollars of investment here in the United States. That's what President Trump wanted. Some of these countries are lowering if not eliminating their tariffs. Those are the benefits. You know, the downside obviously is going to be the cost of components, make them less competitive in the global market, force them to drive up prices to their customers. (02:24–02:28)

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Asserts that some countries are lowering or eliminating their tariffs.

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