Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) is openly criticizing President Donald Trump’s executive orders placing 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico.

Trump, on Saturday, announced 25% tariffs on the countries to “protect Americans” and squeeze the United States’s neighbors into reinforcing their borders. The tariffs come despite a sweeping worry that they will increase consumer prices, which Trump has acknowledged.

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