Republicans clash with Trump on proposed tariffs
Republican leaders urged President Trump to narrow 25 percent steel and 10 percent aluminum tariffs, warning of harm to the economy and party messaging. Senators Hatch Thune and Cornyn pressed for limits while Trump defended the plan and threatened to expand to Canada and Mexico under NAFTA talks.
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Reynolds wary of tariffs harming Iowa farmers and manufacturers
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds cautioned that Trump tariff talk could hurt farmers and manufacturers in Iowa if retaliatory moves follow. She urged NAFTA modernization without withdrawal and noted ongoing volatility for agricultural sectors amid cheap corn and soy prices. Reynolds plans continued talks with federal officials to stabilize trade policy.
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What is a trade war and who does it affect
The article explains safeguard tariffs under a 1962 U S law may trigger a global trade war. It notes broad impacts on U S industries and trade partners, with potential retaliation weighing on allies like Canada and Mexico and risks to WTO authority.
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