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slightlv

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4. THIS was about the stupidest comment I've seen, and that's saying a lot!
Sun Jun 1, 2025, 09:56 PM
Jun 1
"You can't listen to silly people making silly comments," Lutnick said. "All of the countries that are negotiating with us understand the power of Donald Trump and his ability to protect the American worker."


First, insult those countries with whom you need to make trade deals... that ALWAYS works so well!! And then act as though the whole reason you're doing the tariffs is to protect the American worker. What turnip truck did he think we all fell off of?!

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