The Line: Local Impact Of New Tariffs
May 11, 2018 – President Trump is seeking to cut the U.S. trade deficit by $100 billion by imposing tariffs on imported aluminum, steel, lumber and other items. But will those companies just pass these costs on to the consumers? Grant and Line panelists debate whether the tariffs will ultimately benefit the state’s economy.
Lonna Atkeson, professor, UNM Political Science Department
Dan Foley, former House minority whip
Eric Griego, former state senator
Giovanna Rossi, president of Collective Action Strategies and
host of The Well Woman Show
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