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Rand Paul Warns Trump's Tariffs Could Hurt GOP

4/4/2025

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Republican Senator Rand Paul cautioned that President Trump's new tariffs could spell trouble for the GOP, echoing past electoral losses tied to such measures. Economists warn these tariffs may inflate consumer prices and risk triggering a recession. Fellow Republican senators, including Ron Johnson, voiced worries about the tariffs' effects on their constituents and the broader economy.

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Republican Senator Rand Paul cautioned that President Trump's new tariffs could spell trouble for the GOP, echoing past electoral losses tied to such measures. Economists warn these tariffs may inflate consumer prices and risk triggering a recession. Fellow Republican senators, including Ron Johnson, voiced worries about the tariffs' effects on their constituents and the broader economy.