Tim Scott Defends Trump's Tariff Plans Amid CNBC Scrutiny

Senator Tim Scott faced tough questioning over Donald Trump's proposed tariffs, defending them as 'abstract' while highlighting past economic achievements.

• Senator Tim Scott was challenged by CNBC hosts over Donald Trump's proposal to impose a 200% tariff on John Deere.
• Scott described Trump's tariff rhetoric as 'abstract,' prompting questions about the credibility of Trump's economic plans.
• Scott emphasized Trump's past economic performance, citing job creation and tax reductions during his presidency.
• The CNBC hosts questioned the exclusion of the COVID-19 pandemic's economic impact from Trump's performance evaluation.
• Scott criticized Democratic spending policies, attributing current inflation to federal spending since January 2021.

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