President Donald Trump is striking out at China and Canada with tariffs, attempting to level the playing field for U.S. producers.   Host Kerri Miller spoke with Political Junkie Ken Rudin about trade policy and more.

Political Junkie on tit-for-tat tariffs

Ken Rudin, an expert in American politics and campaign history, joins MPR News host Kerri Miller every week for a conversation about the latest on President Trump, Congress, and the American political scene.

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Political Junkie on tit-for-tat tariffs

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