Trump has taught the world that tariffs are useless
The Republicans’ evisceration in the midterm elections shows the economic and political costs of mindless protectionism
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Trump's tariff policy backfired in midterm elections
- Republicans suffered heavy losses, blamed on mindless protectionism
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