DiscoverTrump's TermsHow the GOP went from promoting free trade to backing Trump's proposed tariffs
How the GOP went from promoting free trade to backing Trump's proposed tariffs

How the GOP went from promoting free trade to backing Trump's proposed tariffs

Update: 2024-12-19
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As he prepares to take office again, President-elect Trump has threatened a wide range of tariffs. It's an about-face in the Republican Party, which once was known for boosting free trade. NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben has the story.

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How the GOP went from promoting free trade to backing Trump's proposed tariffs

How the GOP went from promoting free trade to backing Trump's proposed tariffs