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Sen. Rounds: Trump's popularity decline 'has to do with tariffs'

September 13, 2018 at 3:33 PM
Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD) thinks tariffs are affecting President Trump's approval ratings, considered a key marker for GOP chances in the midterm elections. Asked on CNN whether noted declines in Trump's approval numbers might affect those elections, Rounds noted a drop in Midwest states in particular and said “Part of it has to do with tariffs. It has to do with the fact that the farm economy is dependent on having outside market available.” Rounds said he spoke with Trump...


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