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Trump acknowledges tariffs may bring “pain” to Americans

today3 February, 2025

Background

US President Donald Trump has defended his decision to impose sweeping tariffs on the United States’ top three trading partners, even as he acknowledged there may be “some pain” for Americans. Posting on his Truth Social platform he hit back at criticism arguing the action was warranted against China, Canada and Mexico. Kate Fisher reports from Washington.

 

Written by: Leonard Witbeen