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Nir & Rupar: Dems shouldn’t hand it to Trump on tariffs

Trump's new taxes are incredibly unpopular. Threading the needle is playing with fire.

On the latest edition of Nir & Rupar, our live weekly video show, David Nir of The Downballot and Aaron Rupar of Public Notice dive into all things tariffs.

David and Aaron discuss:

  • How the traditional media—and the stock markets—were credulous in deciding that Donald Trump’s tariff “pause” meant all was well.

  • Why Democrats who try to thread the needle on tariffs are playing a dangerous game that will probably backfire.

  • How Trump’s economy is impacting downballot elections this year.

And much more.

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