Sen. Sherrod Brown says he’s already hearing criticism from Ohio automakers about .
The Democratic senator says tariffs should primarily be used as a temporary tool to get to a long-term trade policy.
“We start by working with our allies. We focus the tariffs on China; on countries that cheat. They shouldn’t have to last very long if we work with our allies. And that lesson’s been lost on the President. And it contributes to a more uncertain economy and a more uncertain world.”
The proposed tariffs would go into effect next week, starting at five percent and rising steadily. Trump says it’s in response to at the U.S.-Mexico border.
The American Automotive Policy Council released a .
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