US trade chief defends tariffs as Democrats say Trump ‘in denial’ over price hikes
•US trade representative Jamieson Greer defended tariffs, asserting they haven't raised prices for families.
•Lawmakers expressed concerns about rising costs of living amid high inflation rates.
•Greer's statements came during a tense session with senators questioning the impact of Trump's economic policies.
المصدر: The Guardian World | Source: The Guardian WorldJamieson Greer denies tariffs have pushed up prices during grilling from lawmakers over cost-of-living concerns
Donald Trump’s chief trade official denied the president’s sweeping tariffs have increased prices for US families, as lawmakers challenged him over cost-of-living concerns across much of the country.
US inflation surged to a three-year high earlier this year. During a heated exchange before US senators on Wednesday, however, US trade representative Jamieson Greer appeared to claim Trump’s controversial economic agenda had not driven prices higher.
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