White House trade adviser says Chinese tariffs are not hurting US

Source: The Hill | August 18, 2019 | Rebecca Klar

White House trade adviser Peter Navarro said on Sunday that the Trump administration’s tariffs on China are not hurting U.S. consumers or famers, despite widespread warnings from other economists.

“We’re in a situation where consumers have not been hurt, China is bearing the entire burden,” Navarro said on CNN’s “State of the Union.”

“That’s not what the experts say,” host Jake Tapper pushed back.

“That’s what this expert says,” Navarro replied.

President Trump has placed tariffs on Chinese goods amid an escalating trade war between the two nations. 

Navarro said the tariffs are working because China is “slashing prices” and “hemorrhaging” manufacturing. 

He also said Trump is “committed to standing up to China” and will “continue to do what needs to be done.” 

Tapper, however, noted that “economist after economist” is claiming otherwise. 

“Why are all these people lying and you’re telling the truth?” Tapper asked. 

“All I would say is look at the data, there is absolutely no evidence,” Navarro said, without addressing specific arguments. 

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  • Consistent #31292

    EVERYDAY #31293

    Maybe not you, Mr. Navarro, but they are hurting a lot of us. Perhaps it’s because we don’t have gobs of cash to throw around like you. do.

    Consistent #31295

    EVERYDAY #31298

    Lying comes so easily to Trump. Sad thing is that his followers believe him.

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