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May 17, 2019
Trump Delays Auto Tariffs For 6 Months
Last year, the Trump administration put tariffs on steel and aluminum, citing national security concerns. Yesterday, they lifted those tariffs but only for Canada and Mexico. The administration also declared that imported cars and car parts are a threat to national security. Ashley Feng joins NPR to discuss.
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