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

By Kyle Feldscher

Published March 5, 2018 12:19am ET

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Trump defends tariffs: ‘Sorry, it’s time for a change!’ — President Donald Trump listens during a meeting with steel and aluminum executives in the Cabinet Room of the White House, Thursday, March 1, 2018, in Washington. Trump's announcement that he will impose stiff tariffs on imported steel and aluminum has upended political alliances on Capitol Hill. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) | Evan Vucci

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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