We launched a drug war, not a trade war

'Incomprehensible': Trump aide busted for saying tariffs both 'trade war' and 'drug war'
White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett admitted that President Donald Trump was launching a "trade war" after insisting that tariffs against Mexico and Canada were part of a "drug war." During a Sunday interview on ABC's This Week program,
Trump economic adviser: US ‘launched a drug war, not a trade war’ with Mexico, Canada
Kevin Hassett, the Trump administration’s National Economic Council director, said the United States has not launched a trade war with Mexico and Canada but “a drug war.” Hassett joined ABC News’s
'We launched a drug war, not a trade war': Trump's top economic adviser
In an interview Sunday on ABC News' "This Week," President Trump’s top economic aide, Kevin Hassett, said the Trump administration launched a drug war, not a trade war, with Canada and Mexico.
Trump admin. says tariffs meant for 'drug war, not trade war'
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Sunday that the Trump administration's threatened 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports will start Wednesday and tariffs on Canadian dairy and lumber products will go into effect on April 2.
'We launched a drug war, not a trade war': Kevin Hassett
In an interview Sunday on ABC News' "This Week," President Trump’s top economic aide, Kevin Hassett, said the Trump administration launched a drug war, not a trade war, with Canada and Mexico. The tariffs are "part of a negotiation to get Canada and Mexico to stop shipping fentanyl across our borders,
White House official expects Q1 GDP to 'squeak' into positive category
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‘Why Should Anyone Believe Trump?’ CNN Anchor Confronts Trump Adviser Over Week Of Backing Off Threats
Kate Bolduan confronted Kevin Hassett over President Trump’s week of backing off his tariff threats, asking "Why should ...
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Economic Adviser Hints at Resolution of U.S.-Canada Fentanyl Dispute
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Trump adviser hopes Canada fentanyl dispute will be solved by end of March
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Top Trump economic aide: ‘No, we’re not headed for a recession’
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President Trump Wants To Replace Income Tax With Tariffs, National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett Says
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Trump adviser says there’s policy clarity already, touts gain in manufacturing jobs
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White House downplays short-term economic disruptions after jobs report
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White House NEC Director Kevin Hassett, Sen. Adam Schiff and UAW President Shawn Fain Sunday on 'This Week' with Co-anchor Jonathan Karl
White House NEC Director Kevin Hassett, Sen. Adam Schiff and UAW President Shawn Fain will be on "This Week" airing on Sunday, March 9, 2025.