Trump administration Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick swatted away any notion the president's tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico could exacerbate inflation on U.S. consumers in a CNBC "Squawk Box" interview with Joe Kernen — accusing anyone expressing this criticism of "whining and complaining.
U.S. President Donald Trump maintains tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China as a lever against the fentanyl crisis. U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick assures the measures aim to protect American lives and dismisses fears of a recession,
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss President Trump's new tariffs against Canada, Mexico and China, the reasoning behind the new round of tariffs, impact on consumer prices,
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick indicated that President Donald ... along with a 20% duty on China, to efforts to curb illicit fentanyl trafficking and migration into the US.
Beijing hits back with retaliatory tariffs and other measures after U.S. imposes additional 10% duties on China