U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer criticized President Donald Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on aluminum and steel imports, arguing that it could backfire by raising prices on domestic industries that use these materials. Schumer specifically warned that Trump’s decision could lead to a trade war. He questioned the strategy behind the tariffs, asking whether they were a legitimate attempt to protect American workers or simply a symbolic gesture. Schumer called for a more targeted approach to protect industries and jobs from unfair trade practices.
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