Trump could put import taxes on GOP agenda

By W. James Antle III

Published December 22, 2016 7:49pm ET

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Trump could put import taxes on GOP agenda — Reports that President-elect Trump was considering using executive action to impose a 5 percent tariff on imports raised eyebrows. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) | Evan Vucci

Many congressional Republicans don’t like higher tariffs or far-reaching executive actions by the president.

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