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INSANE: Trump commerce secretary pick howard lutnick issues tariff warning we need that disrespect to end - The Real Truth

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Howard Lutnick testifies at his confirmation hearing to become U.S. Secretary of Commerce. (Credit: YouTube)

President Donald Trump's nominee for Commerce Secretary says the United States needs tariffs to punish countries that "take advantage" of American kindness.

He made the statement during his confirmation hearing in front of the Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday morning.

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