Trump defends tariffs: ‘Sorry, it’s time for a change!’

Published March 5, 2018 12:19am ET



President Trump defended his tariffs on steel and aluminum Sunday night by arguing the decision would be the change needed to spark the domestic steel and aluminum industries.

“We are on the losing side of almost all trade deals. Our friends and enemies have taken advantage of the U.S. for many years. Our Steel and Aluminum industries are dead. Sorry, it’s time for a change! MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!” Trump tweeted.

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