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Commerce Secretary Lutnick Sparks Trade Policy Firestorm

6/6/2025

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During a heated Senate hearing, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick clashed with Senator John Kennedy over U.S. trade policy. Lutnick firmly dismissed a proposed zero-tariff deal with Vietnam, citing the country's dependence on Chinese imports. His stance sparked a wave of criticism on social media, with many pointing out contradictions in the Trump administration's trade approach.

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During a heated Senate hearing, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick clashed with Senator John Kennedy over U.S. trade policy. Lutnick firmly dismissed a proposed zero-tariff deal with Vietnam, citing the country's dependence on Chinese imports. His stance sparked a wave of criticism on social media, with many pointing out contradictions in the Trump administration's trade approach.