US trade chief defends tariffs as Democrats say Trump ‘in denial’ over price hikes
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U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer testified before senators, denying that President Trump's tariffs have caused price increases for consumers. Democrats challenged Greer, arguing that Trump is ignoring evidence of rising inflation, which recently hit a three-year high. The exchange highlights ongoing political debate over the economic impact of trade policies.
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US inflation surged to a three-year high earlier this year.
Jamieson Greer denied that Trump's tariffs have increased prices for US families.
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Jamieson Greer denied that Trump's tariffs have increased prices for US families.
The Guardian- US inflation surged to a three-year high earlier this year.
- Greer claimed tariffs have not driven prices higher.
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Loaded language removed<p>Jamieson Greer denies tariffs have pushed up prices during grilling from lawmakers over cost-of-living concerns</p><p>Donald Trump’s chief trade official denied the president’s sweeping tariffs have increased prices for US families, as lawmakers challenged him over cost-of-living concerns across much of the country.</p><p>US inflation <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jun/25/us-may-inflation-gauge-three-year-high">surged to a three-year high</a> earlier this year.
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Jamieson Greer denied that Trump's tariffs have increased prices for US families.
The GuardianGreer claimed Trump's economic agenda had not driven prices higher.
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