Trump has embraced tariffs as he appeals to working-class voters who oppose free-trade deals and the outsourcing of factories and jobs.


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2024-09-05 17:48:45">September 5, 2024 at 5:48 p.m.</time>

Trump has embraced tariffs as he appeals to working-class voters who oppose free-trade deals and the outsourcing of factories and jobs.{ai:summary}<p>Trump supports tariffs to gain favor among working-class voters opposed to free-trade policies that lead to job and factory outsourcing. </p><p>This strategy reflects his focus on domestic economic concerns. #economy</p>