A Republican senator is raising concerns about the possible economic consequences of Donald Trump’s new tariffs.
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., a prominent libertarian, has been one of the few voices in the GOP openly criticizing the president’s latest round of tariffs. Paul has been warning for months about the dangers of protectionist policies, first raising concerns last fall about the impact they could have on the U.S. economy.
Now, Paul is warning that the tariffs could bring political consequences as well—potentially spelling disaster for Republicans. READ MORE