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Podcast: The DSR Network
Episode: The Daily Blast: Trudeauâs Blistering Takedown of Trumpâs Tariffs Puts GOP to Shame
Description: After President Donald Trumpâs tariffs went into effect, Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau offered an extraordinary, heartfelt plea to the American people. He said: âYour government has chosen to do this, to you.â This comes as anxiety is rising among Republicans about the tariffs. Yet even as theyâre expressing trepidation, theyâre also feeling forced to keep defending the tariffs, because criticizing Trump is a death sentence. We talked to columnist EJ Dionne, author of a new piece illustrating the unpopularity of Trumpâs tariffs. He discusses the position Trump has placed Republicans in, how badly the tariffs will hurt...